Milecastle on Westgate Road

Milecastle on Westgate Road

Westgate Road

A Hadrian's Wall Milecastle

2nd century A.D.

In 1985 the south west corner of a milecastle (fortified gate) was discovered here. It formed part of the Roman frontier fortifications of Hadrian's Wall.


Westgate Road

A Hadrian's Wall Milecastle

2nd century A.D.

In 1985 the south west corner of a milecastle (fortified gate) was discovered here. It formed part of the Roman frontier fortifications of Hadrian's Wall.