Turret - Hadrian's Wall

Turret - Hadrian's Wall
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A turret was a small watch tower incorporated into Hadrian's Wall, built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD [1]. The turrets were spaced at one-third Roman mile intervals (approximately 495 metres) between Milecastles, with two turrets positioned between each Milecastle [1].

TypeMinaret/tower
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryEngland
Coordinates55.0168° N, 2.2833° W

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