Hadrian's Wall Turret

A turret was a small watch tower, incorporated into the curtain wall of Hadrian's Wall. The turrets were normally spaced at intervals of one third of a Roman mile (equivalent to 495 metres (541 yd)) between Milecastles, giving two Turrets between each Milecastle.

Locations of Hadrian's Wall Turrets in Roman Britain

• Hadrian's Wall - Turret 45a (Walltown)
• Hadrian's Wall - Turret 48A (Willowford East)
• Hadrian's Wall - Turret 48b (Willowford West)
• Hadrian’s Wall – Turret 26b – Brunton
• Hadrian’s Wall – Turret 33b – Coesike
• Hadrian’s Wall – Turret 41a – Caw Gap
• Hadrian’s Wall – Turret 51b – Leahill
• Hadrian’s Wall – Turret 52a - Banks East
• Hadrian’s Wall – Turret 7b – Denton Hall

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