Harrow's Scar Milecastle

Harrows Scar Milecastle

Harrow's Scar Milecastle can be found just to the east of Birdoswald Roman Fort where the wall would have crossed the River Irthing. Also known locally as Willowford Bridge, the east abutment has survived, although because of the westward movement of the river it is now some distance from the river. The west abutment has been entirely eroded away by the river, leaving only the remains of the small fort.

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Location: England - North West - Cumbria - Gilsland

Onsite Facilities: free entry, open year round, photography permitted, dogs allowed, car park, self guiding allowed

Official Website: Harrow's Scar Milecastle

History & Archaeology

Harrow's Scar Milecastle is Milecastle 49 along Hadrian's Wall, 1458m west of Milecastle 48 and 1391m east of Milecastle 50. It was excavated in 1898 and again in 1953.

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Sites up to 50 km away as the crow flies. Click to see Nearby Sites on a Google Map.


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