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Leahill Turret, Hadrian's Wall
54.9789° N, -2.6518° E
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Leahill Turret is a typical example of one of the lookout towers located between the milecastles on Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria; located on the Lanercost Road near Banks, Parish of Waterhead. It is designated turret 51b and lies east of the Signal Tower at Pike Hill.
Historical Timeline
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Hadrian's Wall illumination event
13 March 2010
Construction of turret
c. AD 122
Dismantling under Severus
early 3rd century AD
Late-Roman re-occupation
late 4th century AD
Rediscovery beneath road
1927
Full excavation and consolidation
1958
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