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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

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Location: Burtholme, Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Willem VS

September 19, 2025

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Banks East Turret, also known as Turret 52A, is one of the best-preserved watchtowers along the western section of Hadrian's Wall. Built around 122 AD on the orders of Emperor …

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Theo

November 11, 2020

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Really impressive to this remains. This must have been hard labour to build this wall.

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