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North West England

Leahill Turret

North West England

Leahill Turret

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Leahill Turret

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

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September 19, 2025

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Along Lanercost Road near Banks in Cumbria, you'll find the well-preserved remains of Leahill Turret (51B), a Roman watchtower built around 122 AD as part of Hadrian's Wall. The tower …

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August 21, 2019

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Once an important Roman lookout tower to protect against invasion, the remains of Leahill Turret are still visible today. The turret was built around AD 122 as part of Hadrian's Wall. Until 1927, it lay undiscovered buried under the road, when it was discovered during excavations. By 1958, the remains had been fully revealed.

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

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