Turret 46a |
| Hob Uid: 13851 | |
Location :
Northumberland
Greenhead, Thirlwall
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| Grid Ref : NY6590066000 |
| Summary : The possible site of Roman turret 46A, part of the defences on Hadrian's Wall. There are no surface remains. The deduced position of the turret, based on the regular spacing between milecastles 46 and 47, is in the garden south-west of Holmhead and not under the house as thought by Birley, although the proximity to the river may preclude normal spacing. |
More information : [NY 659 660] Turret 46A [Shown as site] (1)
[NY 6598 6605] Turret 46A, below Holmhead Farm, is still unlocated. (2)
No visible remains. (3)
The deduced position of the turret, based on the regular spacing between milecastles 46 and 47, is in the garden SW of Holmhead and not under the house as thought by Birley (see auth 2), although the proximity to the river may preclude normal spacing. Imprecise location in area NY 659 660. (4)
Buildings reference. (5)
Located on the English Heritage map of Hadrian's Wall 2010. (6)
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