More information : [NY 6814 6671] Turret [G.S.] (Site of) (1)
Turret 44b, in the angle of the Wall overlooking the third nick of the "Nine Nicks of Thirlwall", was excavated in 1892 and left open for inspection. It yielded a coin of Valens, and outside the S.E. angle, a centurial stone, in situ, inscribed Coh Ic Flau Cve. Now in the Museum of Antiquities, Newcastle. (2-3)
The turret wall stands to a height of 1.8m and is well preserved. Published survey (25") correct. (4)
Excavation of 1892 published. (5)
The inner face of the turret at NY 6814 6670 has a maximum height of 1.9m. (5a)
scheduled (6)
listed building (7)
The stone walls of the turret are visible on air photographs. (8)
Located on the English Heritage map of Hadrian's Wall 2010. (9)
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