Hadrian’s Wall – Milecastle 39 – Castle Nick

Roman Mile Castle in Hexham

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) is a milecastle on Hadrian’s Wall. Milecastle 39 is located northeast of Once Brewed. The excavated stonework has been consolidated, and the walls are up to 1.75 metres high. It measures 19 metres by 15.5 metres. It was found to have a long axis, with a Type II gateway.

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Visiting Hadrian’s Wall – Milecastle 39 – Castle Nick

Hours:

24 Hour


Price:

Free

Address: Pennine Way, Hexham NE47, UK
Duration: 20 minutes

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Hadrians Wall - Day 4 - Cawfields to Chollerford

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You start at the Great Whin Sill at Cawfields Quarry – the volcanic plateau which large sections of the Wall are built on, before descending to Once Brewed and a visit to The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre. Heading out from Once Brewed you’ll soon be up on the Wall again and viewing one of the trails best scenes.

Andrew Ashton
1st May 2021 · 18 min read