Name: Poltross Burn Milecastle - Hadrian's Wall
Rating: 5.0

Poltross Burn Milecastle - Hadrian's Wall

Riversdale, Gilsland, Brampton CA8 7BJ, UK

1-99 Years

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Poltross Burn Milecastle - Hadrian's Wall One of the best-preserved milecastles on Hadrian's Wall, Poltross Burn Milecastle is unusually large: it contained two barrack blocks, one on either side of a central road. Known locally as the King’s Stables, it also includes an oven, a stair to the ramparts walk, and the remains of its north gateway.

A little larger than most milecastles, Poltross Burn was in use from the AD 120s into the 4th century. Inside its perimeter wall the remains of two buildings, a stair to the rampart walk, the remains of the north gateway and an oven survive.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

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History of Poltross Burn Milecastle: Poltross Burn (milecastle 48) is one of the best-preserved milecastles, or small forts, along Hadrian’s Wall – the frontier built from AD 122 to define the north-west limit of the Roman Empire. Milecastles were built along the Wall, about 1 Roman mile (1.48km) apart, incorporating gateways to allow and monitor access into and out of the Roman province of Britannia.
A little larger than most milecastles, Poltross Burn was in use from the AD 120s into the 4th century. Inside its perimeter wall the remains of two buildings, a stair to the rampart walk, the remains of the north gateway and an oven survive.
Roman Milecastles: Milecastles were part of the original design for Hadrian’s Wall before a major change of plan – to incorporate large forts on the Wall – was made part way through its construction.
Poltross Burn’s layout: This milecastle occupies a strategic position on the western edge of a steep, narrow ravine where Hadrian’s Wall crosses the fast-flowing, rocky Poltross Burn, a tributary of the river Irthing.
Development and excavation: Excavations here in 1886, 1909–10 and 1965–6 revealed many modifications to the buildings in their lifetimes. Most importantly, each barrack was originally partitioned into four rooms, but these were at some time reorganised to make three larger rooms instead.

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Parking: Limited free parking is available near the Samson Inn, a 5-10 minute walk from the site. Not managed by English Heritage.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Riversdale, Gilsland, Brampton CA8 7BJ, UK

Post Code: CA8 7BJ

Council: Northumberland

County: Northumberland

Road Access: On minor road east of Banks village. Immediately south-west of Gilsland village, by old railway station.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Ferry Access: Parking (near the Station Hotel).
Parking: Limited free parking is available near the Samson Inn, a 5-10 minute walk from the site. Not managed by English Heritage.