Turret 9a |
Hob Uid: 22667 | |
Location : Newcastle upon Tyne Non Civil Parish
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Grid Ref : NZ1740066430 |
Summary : The presumed site of Roman turret 9A, part of the defences on Hadrian's Wall. It is buried beneath a modern road, and is a measured position only; there is no surface trace. |
More information : NZ 174 664 Turret 9A (Site of) (1)
In the neighbourhood of turret 9A the road is wider than usual. The turret is probably several yards north of the south kerb. (2)
No visible remains. The site is covered by a modern road. (3)
Excavations and measured search in 1928 failed to discover the turret (4a-b). Grid reference NZ 1740 6643 indicates the measured position only; there is no surface trace. (4)
Scheduled (5)
Located on the English Heritage map of Hadrian's Wall 2010. (6) |