Milefortlet 2, Hadrian's Wall

Name: Milefortlet 2
Address: Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom

#80 among attractions in Hadrian's Wall

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Milefortlet 2 was a Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences. These milefortlets and intervening stone watchtowers extended from the western end of Hadrian's Wall, along the Cumbrian coast and were linked by a wooden palisade. They were contemporary with defensive structures on Hadrian's Wall. The exact location of Milefortlet 2 is unknown, although one of the nearby turrets has been located and excavated. ()

Coordinates: 54°56'28"N, 3°15'15"W

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Hadrian's Wall United Kingdom

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Milefortlet 2 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galabank, St Michael's Church, Devil's Porridge Exhibition, Milecastle 78.

3.7 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Galabank, Annan
95 min walk • Galabank is a football stadium in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Annan Athletic, who have played there since 1953.
1.8 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St Michael's Church, Hadrian's Wall
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4.5 miNE
54°59'7"N • 3°10'11"W
Devil's Porridge Exhibition, Eastriggs
116 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3 miE
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Milecastle 78, Hadrian's Wall
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4.3 miE
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Coggabata, Hadrian's Wall
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1.8 miNE
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Mais, Hadrian's Wall
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Milefortlet 3, Hadrian's Wall
24 min walk • Milefortlet 3 was a Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences. These milefortlets and intervening stone watchtowers extended from the western end of Hadrian's Wall, along the Cumbrian coast and were linked by a wooden palisade.
5.4 miSW
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Milefortlet 9, Hadrian's Wall
137 min walk • Milefortlet 9 was a Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences. These milefortlets and intervening stone watchtowers extended from the western end of Hadrian's Wall, along the Cumbrian coast and were linked by a wooden palisade.
1.7 miSW
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Milefortlet 4, Hadrian's Wall
44 min walk • Milefortlet 4 was a Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences. These milefortlets and intervening stone watchtowers extended from the western end of Hadrian's Wall, along the Cumbrian coast and were linked by a wooden palisade.
2.5 miSW
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Milefortlet 5, Hadrian's Wall
65 min walk • Milefortlet 5 was a Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences. These milefortlets and intervening stone watchtowers extended from the western end of Hadrian's Wall, along the Cumbrian coast and were linked by a wooden palisade.
6.5 miSW
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Milefortlet 10, Hadrian's Wall
166 min walk • Milefortlet 10 is conjectured to have been a Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences, however no physical evidence exists to positively prove its existence. The site was identified based on measurement from other Hadrianic defensive structures on the Cumbria coast.