Turret 42a (Caw Burn) (Haltwhistle)
[NY 713666] Turret 42a [Shown as site]. (1)
Turret 42a has been destroyed by quarrying. Unlocated. (2)
Correct. (3)
Turret 42a was located at the west end of Cawfields Crags near to the Caw Burn. However, the large quarry has destroyed the section of Wall, including turret 42a, between Hole Gap and the Caw Burn. The former course of the Wall and position of the turret in this area is, however, known from the first edition Ordnance Survey map. (4)
The position of Turret 42A at NY 713 666 is postulated as it has been destroyed by quarrying. (5a)
Its position is not shown on the OS first edition 6" map. (5b)
Located on the English Heritage map of Hadrian's Wall 2010. (5c)
General association with HER 6464 (Milecastle 42), HER 6466 (Turret 42b). (5)
Turret 42a has been destroyed by quarrying. Unlocated. (2)
Correct. (3)
Turret 42a was located at the west end of Cawfields Crags near to the Caw Burn. However, the large quarry has destroyed the section of Wall, including turret 42a, between Hole Gap and the Caw Burn. The former course of the Wall and position of the turret in this area is, however, known from the first edition Ordnance Survey map. (4)
The position of Turret 42A at NY 713 666 is postulated as it has been destroyed by quarrying. (5a)
Its position is not shown on the OS first edition 6" map. (5b)
Located on the English Heritage map of Hadrian's Wall 2010. (5c)
General association with HER 6464 (Milecastle 42), HER 6466 (Turret 42b). (5)
N6465
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1966; D King
MEASURED SURVEY, RCHME: Hadrian's Wall Project ; RCHME
MEASURED SURVEY, RCHME: Hadrian's Wall Project ; RCHME
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