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Section of Hadrian’s Wall (Bardon Mill; Henshaw)

This section of Hadrian's Wall stretches from Turret 37a to Milecastle 39. Steep rock outcrops at Hotbank Crags, Highshields Crags and Peel Crags can be seen along the course of the wall. The wall survives as an exposed and repaired structure for most of this section. Fortifications on this section included Milecastle 38, Milecastle 39, Turret 37a, Turret 37b, Turret 38a, Turret 38b, Turret 39a and a further Roman tower. This is a Scheduled Monument protected by law.

Reference number: N6674
Historical period: Roman (AD43 to AD410)
Legal status: Listed Building
Scheduled Ancient Monument

See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Bardon Mill
Local History of Henshaw
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Hadrian’s Wall, near Hotbank Crags (Copyright © Don Brownlow)
Hadrian’s Wall, near Hotbank Crags (Copyright © Don Brownlow)

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