Milecastle 49 Harrow's Scar Milecastle

At Milecastle 49, Harrow's Scar Milecastle, you will find a long section of the Wall, rebuilt in stone later in Hadrian’s reign. It is linked to Birdoswald Roman Fort,   and a footbridge takes you beyond this over the river to Willowford Bridge.

Aerial photo by Simon Ledingham used with permission. Previously on www.visitcumbria.com

Photo by Mike Quinn

Footbridge over the river going east, this was made and delivered here by helicopter

Photo by Richard Rogrerson

Location: Milecastle 49 Harrow's Scar Milecastle, nr Gilsland, Cumbria Grid Reference: NY619663 Ceremonial County: Cumberland Map Link: Multimap Aerial photo: Multimap   Google Getting there: By path east from Birdoswald Roman Fort Access: On wall so open access Website: Other Useful Websites: Email: Address: Postcode: Telephone: Opening Times: Open at all times Charges: FREE Nearby Locations: Birdoswald Roman Fort   Willowford Bridge Other Location Pages: Hadrian's Wall Route Guide Other Relevant Pages: Roman Frontiers     Hadrian's Wall   Hadrian's Wall - Featured Places Notes:

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By: Keith Park	Section: Roman	Key:
Page Ref: milecastle_49	Topic: Roman Britain	Last Updated: 05/2010

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