Turret 45A (Walltown Crags) on Hadrian’s Wall

Turret 45A (Walltown Crags) on Hadrian’s Wall

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Turret 45A (Walltown Crags) on Hadrian’s Wall

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Location: Greenhead, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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September 15, 2023

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Turret 45A at Walltown is a well-preserved Roman watchtower. It is perched at a dramatic spot on Whin Sill Crag on Hadrian's Wall. It was built in the pre-Hadrianic period and was later incorporated into the wall defences.

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: Greenhead, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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