Turrets and Milecastles 33B to 35 – Quick Facts

Coesike Turret 33B

Where

Coesike Turret 33B, Northumberland Map

What Remains

• A turret built the same time as the wall but which went out of use in the late 2nd century.
• A low square stone foundation (3.9 x 4.2 m/13 x 14 feet).

Grindon Milecastle 34

Where

Grindon Milecastle 34, Northumberland Map

What Remains

• The mile castle was abandoned in the 4th century.

Grindon Turret 34A

Where

Grindon Turret 34A, Northumberland Map

What Remains

• A turret built the same time as the wall but which went out of use in the late 2nd century.
• A low square foundation (3.9 x 4.2 m/13 x 14 feet).

Sewingshields Milecastle 35

Where

Sewingshields Milecastle 35, Northumberland Map

What Remains

• This mile castle is somewhat unusual because the north gate was not built into it. This was due to thigh crags of the Whin Sill which prohibited access to that side.
• The mile castle was abandoned in the 4th century.

Sewingshields Turret 35A

Where

Sewingshields Turret 35A, Northumberland Map

What Remains

• A turret built at the same time as the wall but which went out of use in the late 2nd century.
• A low square stone foundation (3.9 x 4.2 m/13 x 14 feet).