Blackcarts Turret

Looking east

A 460-metre (1,509 feet) length of Hadrian’s Wall including one turret

The southern side of the wall looking east

The southern side of the wall  looking towards the east

Looking towards the east, the turret can be seen near the centre of this photo

Slightly closer the centre of the wall showing the northern side

Location: Blackcarts Turret, nr Tower Tye, Northumberland Grid Reference: NY888714 Ceremonial County: Northumberland Map Link: Multimap Aerial photo: Multimap   Google  Getting there: By the side of the B6318 Road west of Walwick, see map link above Access: From a gateway from a small side road Website: Other Useful Websites: Geograph Email: Address: Postcode: Telephone: Opening Times: Open at all times Charges: FREE Nearby Locations: Temple of Mithras    many others on Hadrian's Wall - Featured Places Other Location Pages: Hadrian's Wall Route Guide Other Relevant Pages:   Roman Frontiers    Hadrian's Wall       Hadrian's Wall - Featured Places Notes:

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By: Keith Park	Section: Roman	Key:
Page Ref: Blackcarts_Turret	Topic: Roman Britain	Last Updated: 05/2010

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