More information : [NY 0255 3453] Roman Signal Station [GS] (site of) (1)
Foundations of Risehow Roman signal station were discovered in 1880, whilst coke oven foundations were being dug 150 yards south of Risehow Hill summit. They were of a square building measuring 13'7" internally and 3' thick walls. It is a typical 2nd century signal station, with a clay covered cobbled floor, on which pottery, including cremations urns, was found. (2)
Tower 26a. (3)
A Watch-tower. (4)
Renumbered as tower 26b following excavation of the tower at NY 026 350 (NY 03 NW 32), which had previously been regarded as the site of milefortlet 26. Revised schedule of coastal sites. (5-6)
(NY 0255 3451). Roman Signal Station. (R) (Site of) (7a). No trace; site lies beneath a reclaimed coal tip now grassed over. It would be more appropriate if this tower were re-numbered 25b as that to the north is now tower 25a (see NY 03 NE 34). (7)
Located on the English Heritage Map of Hadrian's Wall 2010. The tower is possibly the final one at the western end of the frontier line. (8-9) |