Photograph Hadrian's Wall Milecastle 39

Tour Scotland photograph of Hadrian's Wall at Milecastle 39, Northumberland, England. The site was cleared in 1854, and was excavated in 1911. It was re-excavated between 1982 and 1987. It was found to have a long axis, with a Type II gateway. In the south east corner was a stone oven and the south west corner a rectangular building with a sunken floor associated with Roman finds. The milecastle appears to have been occupied until the late 4th century. In the 18th century a possible milking house was built in the west corner.



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