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Hadrian's Wall and vallum between field boundary east of milecastle 24 and field boundary west of the site of turret 25b in wall miles 24 to 25 is a segment of the linear defensive system constructed across northern Britain during the 2nd century AD. This portion preserves substantial remains of both the wall itself and the vallum, the flat-bottomed ditch with flanking mounds that ran parallel to the wall on its southern side, dating to the reign of Emperor Hadrian around 122 AD onwards. The section demonstrates the characteristic construction and layout of the frontier, with the milecastle and turret structures controlling access and observation along this critical stretch in Northumberland. The preservation of both the wall and vallum in this area provides evidence of the engineering sophistication and strategic design of Rome's most northerly frontier.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between field boundary east of milecastle 24 and field boundary west of the site of turret 25b in wall miles 24 to 25 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010958. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between field boundary east of milecastle 24 and field boundary west of the site of turret 25b in wall miles 24 to 25 is a segment of the linear defensive system constructed across northern Britain during the 2nd century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010958.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between field boundary east of milecastle 24 and field boundary west of the site of turret 25b in wall miles 24 to 25 is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1010958.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hexham Bridge (4.7 km), Hexham Manor Office (or gaol) (5.4 km), Remains of medieval priory and Anglo-Saxon monastery under and around Hexham Abbey and its precincts (5.4 km).
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