Milefortlet 10

Milefortlet 10

Milefortlet 10 probably lay by the coast between Skinburness and Silloth
Location within United Kingdom Cumbria
Type Milecastle
Location
Coordinates 54°53′02″N 3°22′30″W / 54.883801°N 3.375039°W / 54.883801; -3.375039
County Cumbria
Country England
Reference
UK-OSNG reference NY11885520

Milefortlet 10 (East Cote) is conjectured to have been a Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences, however no physical evidence exists to positively prove its existence. The site was identified based on measurement from other Hadrianic defensive structures on the Cumbria coast.[1] [2] These defences were contemporary with defensive structures on Hadrian's Wall.

Construction

Nothing is known of the construction details for Milefortlet 10. It is possible that the remains were lost to coastal erosion following the 1855 construction of the pier at Silloth.[3]

Excavations and investigations

Associated Towers

Each milefortlet had two associated towers, similar in construction to the turrets built along Hadrian's Wall. These towers were positioned approximately one-third and two-thirds of a Roman mile to the west of the Milefortlet, and would probably have been manned by part of the nearest Milefortlet's garrison. The towers associated with Milefortlet 10 are known as Tower 10A and Tower 10B.

Tower 10A

Tower 10A has never been located.[2] The position is conjectured based on measurement from known Milefortlets and towers. The site (adjacent to Skinburness Drive) has been built on, and no evidence of a structure exists.[4]
Measured location of site: 54°52′47″N 3°22′44″W / 54.879714°N 3.378797°W / 54.879714; -3.378797 (Tower 10A)

Tower 10B

Tower 10B has never been located.[2] The position is conjectured based on measurement from known Milefortlets and towers. An English Heritage Field Investigation in 1993 noted that the site was located beneath private gardens and that no trace of a structure could be seen on the ground.[5]
Measured location of site: 54°52′33″N 3°22′57″W / 54.875808°N 3.382404°W / 54.875808; -3.382404 (Tower 10B)

Monument Records

Monument Monument NumberNational Monuments Record Number
Milefortlet 109627NY 15 NW 3
Tower 10A9677NY 15 SW 11
Tower 10B9678NY 15 SW 12

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Milefortlet 10". Pastscape. English Heritage. Retrieved 2 Jan 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Birley, Eric B (1961), Research on Hadrian's Wall, Titus Wilson & Son, pp. 128–129
  3. Bruce, John Collingwood (1853), The Roman Wall, BiblioBazaar (published 2010), p. 383, ISBN 1143691830
  4. "Tower 10A". Pastscape. English Heritage. Retrieved 4 Jan 2014.
  5. "Tower 10B". Pastscape. English Heritage. Retrieved 4 Jan 2014.
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