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Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall)

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A short section of Hadrian's Wall, 69 metres in length, including a turret. The turret stands to a height of 2.5 metres. Interestingly, the interior of the turret features the remains of an altar. The turret measures 12.75 by 11.5 feet internally, and is set into the thickness of the Wall on its north side. The layout of the turret suggests that it was built first, then the Wall was built to connect to it.

It seems most likely that the legionnaries of the 20th Legion were responsible for the construction. Close to the turret a centurial stone was found, with an inscription which translates as 'The century of Paulus Aper of the ninth cohor'.

Brunton Turret is just a short distance from Chester Roman Fort. The turret is also known as Turret 26B.

The exposed section of the Wall leading to and from the turret gives a very good idea of how it was built.
Brunton, Northumberland, England

About Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall)
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Located just off the A6079 just south of Low Brunton.
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Nearest Towns and Villages Chollerford - 0.5 miles away Wall - 1.6 miles away Hexham - 4 miles away Corbridge - 5.8 miles away Haydon Bridge - 5.8 miles away Bywell - 9.3 miles away Ovingham - 10.9 miles away Blanchland - 12.3 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Braemar - 5.9 miles from Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £200

Gate House - 6.5 miles from Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) Allendale Town, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £164

Middles Cottage - 10.6 miles from Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) Hexham, Northumberland Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £250

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The George Hotel - 0.5 miles from Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £45.00

Hadrian Hotel - 0.6 miles from Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £45.00

Kenilworth Hotel - 1.5 miles from Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Stay from: £48.00

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The Sun Inn - 2.2 miles from Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) Hexham, Northumberland

Greencarts - 2.5 miles from Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) Hexham, Northumberland From: £70.00

Station Inn - 3.6 miles from Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) Hexham, Northumberland From: £39.00

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Hexham
Northumberland
England
NE46 1QE
Tel: 01434 652220
Fax: 01434 652393
Email: hexham.tic@tynedale.gov.uk
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