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Milecastle 48 Turret 48A

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Milecastle 48

Turret 48A[edit]

Turret 48A (Willowford East) (grid reference NY6296266297) is situated on a river terrace on the south bank of the River Irthing. It was excavated in 1923.[4] It measures approximately 4.1 metres across.[4] The north wall has a maximum height of 1.3 metres, the east wall 7 courses, west wall 5 courses and the south wall 6 courses high.[4] The doorway was situated in the south west wall, and several hearths and evidence of bronze and iron working were found in the interior.[4] The site was cleared and partially rebuilt in 1951/2, and the remains are visible as consolidated masonry.[4]

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