Milefortlet 5, Hadrian's Wall

Name: Milefortlet 5
Address: Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom

#88 among attractions in Hadrian's Wall

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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. They were contemporary with defensive structures on Hadrian's Wall. The remains of Milefortlet 5 was excavated in 1943-4 prior to its destruction in 1944. ()

Coordinates: 54°54'48"N, 3°17'44"W

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Hadrian's Wall United Kingdom

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Milefortlet 5 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Michael's Church, Grade I listed churches in Cumbria, Devil's Porridge Exhibition, Savings Banks Museum.

4.2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St Michael's Church, Hadrian's Wall
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4.7 miS
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Grade I listed churches in Cumbria
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7 miNE
54°59'7"N • 3°10'11"W
Devil's Porridge Exhibition, Eastriggs
180 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
7 miNW
54°59'35"N • 3°24'19"W
Savings Banks Museum, Ruthwell
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Milecastle 78, Hadrian's Wall
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Mais, Hadrian's Wall
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Milefortlet 11, Hadrian's Wall
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2.5 miNE
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Milefortlet 2, Hadrian's Wall
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1.6 miNE
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Milefortlet 3, Hadrian's Wall
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2.9 miSW
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Milefortlet 9, Hadrian's Wall
74 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.
0.9 miN
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Milefortlet 4, Hadrian's Wall
24 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.