Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPasture House turret 3a

Pasture House turret 3a

England
List entry 1007185
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Pasture House turret 3a is a Roman fortification located in Cumberland, England, forming part of Hadrian's Wall defensive system. The turret dates to the second century AD and represents one of the systematically planned milecastle towers that punctuated the Wall's length at regular intervals. The structure would have served as a watchtower and observation post, enabling Roman forces to monitor movement along the frontier and provide communication between the larger fort installations. Little remains of the turret's original superstructure, though archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of its stone foundations and internal layout typical of such auxiliary military installations along the Wall.

Pasture House turret 3a is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007185. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pasture House turret 3a?

Pasture House turret 3a is a Roman fortification located in Cumberland, England, forming part of Hadrian's Wall defensive system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007185.

Who is responsible for protecting Pasture House turret 3a?

Pasture House turret 3a 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 1007185.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pasture House turret 3a?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Herd Hill North (tower 3b), 175m north east of the sheep wash, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (0.5 km), Pasture House (milefortlet 3), part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (0.5 km), Herd Hill (milefortlet 4) and associated parallel banks and ditches, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (0.9 km).

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