Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall

Name: Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall
Address: Banks Head Pike Hill Banks, Brampton CA8 2BX England, Carlisle, United Kingdom
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Banks Head Pike Hill Banks, Brampton CA8 2BX England

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Banks East in Cumbria is the best preserved turret or observation tower in the western sector of Hadrian's Wall, where the Wall, instigated on the orders of the emperor Hadrian in AD 122, was originally made from turf. Originally there were two such turrets to every Roman mile along Hadrian's Wall, each manned by a few soldiers watching over the frontier. Banks East Turret remained in use until late in the 4th century AD. Open any reasonable times during daylight hours Car parking is available on site with a £2 charge for non-members payable by text. Parking is free for Members with a valid English Heritage car sticker on display. If you would prefer to pay in advance of your visit, please visit our parking payment service website. Please note, the postcodes provided are for the next nearest possible location.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 30 minutes