Milecastle 18, Hadrian's Wall
Facts and practical information
Milecastle 18 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. It is located to the west of the settlement of East Wallhouses in Northumberland and is visible as a platform in the ground. The milecastle is of a unique construction, having a gateway associated with builders of the Legio II Augusta and a layout typical of the Legio VI Victrix or Legio XX Valeria Victrix. Historians have suggested that it may have been begun by men of one legion and finished by those of another. One of Milecastle 18's associated turrets shows evidence of being used as a workshop, possibly for the repair of shoes. ()
Hadrian's Wall
Milecastle 18 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Matfen Hall, Aydon Castle, Ovingham Bridge, Cherryburn.