Milefortlet 2
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| Milefortlet 2 | |
|---|---|
 View over the Solway Firth at Scargavel Point, near the site of Milefortlet 2 | |
  Location within Cumbria | |
| Type | Milecastle |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 54°56′28″N 3°15′15″W / 54.941232°N 3.25422°W |
| County | Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Reference | |
| UK-OSNG reference | NY197614 |
Milefortlet 2 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. The exact location of Milefortlet 2 is unknown, although one of the nearby turrets (Tower 2B) has been located and excavated.
Milefortlet 2 was situated somewhere on the coast near Scargavel Point in the civil parish of Bowness. The milefortlet has never been located, but its position has been estimated from the known positions of Milefortlet 1 and Milefortlet 3.[1] The likeliest position for the fort is under the buildings of North Plain farm (grid reference NY19776148) which stands on a slight ridge with good views to the sea.[1] An alternative location is out on the salt marsh (grid reference NY19436165).[1]
