Milefortlet 16
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| Milefortlet 16 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Milecastle |
| Place in the Roman world | |
| Province | Britannia |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 54°48′35″N 3°25′42″W / 54.80967°N 3.428225°W |
| County | Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Reference | |
| UK-OSNG reference | NY08304702 |
Milefortlet 16 was a Milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences. These milefortlets and intervening stone watchtowers extended from the western end of Hadrian's Wall, along the Cumbrian coast and were linked by a wooden palisade. They were contemporary with defensive structures on Hadrian's Wall. There is little to see on the ground but Milefortlet 16 has been located.
Milefortlet 16 is situated west of the village of Mawbray in the civil parish of Holme St Cuthbert.[1] The site is among sand dunes on the coast and has been damaged by wind erosion and quarrying.[1] Only the rear eastern rampart survives. Examination of the damaged remains of the rampart revealed two post-pits, presumably of a gate tower, and a cambered gravel road.[1]
