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Risehow Tower 25b
Hob Uid: 9039
Location : Cumbria Allerdale Maryport
Grid Ref : NY0255034510
Summary : The site of Roman tower 25B, part of the Roman frontier defences supporting Hadrian's Wall. Formerly recorded as 26B. There are no visible remains, evidence is now buried beneath a reclaimed coal tip. The tower is possibly the final one at the western Located on the English Heritage map of Hadrian's Wall 2010.end of the frontier line.
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)

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Source details : 'A summary of excavation and research prepared for the 13th pilgrimage of Hadrian's Wall, 8-14 August 2009'
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
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Monument Type : Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 03 SW 1
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Relationship type : General association

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Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1880-01-01
End Date : 1880-12-31

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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1993-01-19
End Date : 1994-02-02

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Risehow Tower 25b