Milefortlet 20
Milefortlet 20 | |
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Type | Milecastle |
Place in the Roman world | |
Province | Britannia |
Location | |
Coordinates | 54°45′24″N 3°26′09″W / 54.756555°N 3.435834°W |
County | Cumbria |
Country | England |
Reference | |
UK-OSNG reference | NY07694112 |
Milefortlet 20 (Low Mire) was a
Description
Milefortlet 20 is situated on the coast in the civil parish of Oughterside and Allerby. It is located on a low ridge on a gentle slope facing southeast.[1]
Excavations
The site was excavated in 1969 and 1980. The 1969 excavations revealed the turf rampart, and an entrance at the rear rampart.[1] There were traces of floor timbers and many nails indicating internal buildings of wood.[1] The 1980 excavations revealed the fortlet's front and rear gates and an oven. The fortlet underwent three phases of occupation during the second century; at the end of which it was abandoned.[1] There is evidence that it was in use during the fourth century possibly as a watch post.[1]
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 c d e Historic England. "LOW MIRE MILEFORTLET 20 (9146)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b Historic England. "TOWER 20A (1020423)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d Historic England. "SWARTHY HILL NORTH TOWER 20B (9132)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 26 November 2013.