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Cawfields Milecastle 42, Hadrian's Wall

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Cawfields Milecastle 42, Hadrian's Wall

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  • Location: Haltwhistle, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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    January 29, 2015

    Hiking

    Milecastle 42 is one of the forts built on Hadrian's Wall during the Roman era. These milecastles placed in intervals of about a Roman mile on the wall. This one is on a well preserved section of the historic monument.

    April 26, 2015

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    Park your car at the milecastle pub it's a 10min walk from there, well worth a visit magnificent views.

    September 25, 2025

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    Milecastle 42 is one of those spots on Hadrian’s Wall that feels like you’ve just stumbled on a hidden gem. It’s not huge, but that’s part of the charm – you can properly picture the Roman soldiers posted here, staring out across the wild Northumberland landscape and wondering what on earth they’d signed up for. The views are cracking, the ruins are well-marked, and it gives you that instant connection to history without being swamped by crowds. A quick stop, but a memorable one – exactly what you want on a wall walk.
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    Location: Haltwhistle, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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