Milefortlet 11
Milefortlet 11 | |
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![]() The Solway Coast Discovery Centre is thought to be the site of Milefortlet 11 | |
Type | Milecastle |
Location | |
Coordinates | 54°52′19″N 3°23′09″W / 54.871814°N 3.385852°W |
County | Cumbria |
Country | England |
Reference | |
UK-OSNG reference | NY11165388 |
Milefortlet 11 was a
Description
Milefortlet 11 is thought to lie at the north end of the village of Silloth. It has never been located by archaeologists, but its approximate position has calculated from the known positions of other fortlets along the Cumbrian coast.[1] It is thought to lie near the former school (now the Solway Coast Discovery Centre).[1]
Around 200 metres northeast of the site is the buried remains of a 250-metre length of the linear defensive system forming part of the Roman frontier defences.
Around 500 metres to the east of the site is a Roman enclosed settlement and field system.[5] It was excavated in 1974/5 and 1977, and was found to date to the 3rd century.[5] The site consisted of a sub-rectangular enclosure which was revetted and had a palisade on its bank; it contained a round house, a rectangular structure, and possible stock pens.[5]
Associated Towers
Each milefortlet had two associated towers, similar in construction to the turrets built along Hadrian's Wall. These towers were positioned approximately one-third and two-thirds of a
References
- ^ a b Historic England, "Milefortlet 11 (9679)", Research records (formerly PastScape), retrieved 7 December 2013
- ^ a b c d Historic England, "Palisade ditches (1015250)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 7 December 2013
- ^ Historic England, "Monument No. 9687", Research records (formerly PastScape), retrieved 7 December 2013
- ^ Historic England, "Monument No. 1471173", Research records (formerly PastScape), retrieved 7 December 2013
- ^ a b c Historic England, "Monument No. 9676", Research records (formerly PastScape), retrieved 7 December 2013
- ^ a b Historic England, "Tower 11A (9680)", Research records (formerly PastScape), retrieved 7 December 2013
- ^ a b Historic England, "Tower 11B (9681)", Research records (formerly PastScape), retrieved 7 December 2013