Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a

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History & significance

Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 is a composite ancient monument in Cumberland comprising both a Norman motte-and-bailey castle and a length of the Roman frontier fortification. The site preserves a significant stretch of Hadrian's Wall, the stone-built barrier constructed in the second century AD under the Emperor Hadrian to mark and control the northern frontier of Roman Britain. Within this wall mile section stands turret 70a, one of the small fortified towers positioned at regular intervals along the wall to facilitate surveillance and communication. The Norman motte, constructed in the medieval period, represents a later phase of occupation and demonstrates the strategic importance of this location across different historical periods.

Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013510. View the official record →

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