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600 metres east of Birdoswald Roman Fort past Milecastle 49 , Harrow's Scar Milecastle, is the remains of a bridge (Willowford bridge) this carried the wall over the River Irthing. These remains can now be reached by a footbridge. Over time the river has moved, leaving the east abutment of the bridge high and dry, while little if anything remains of the western side. The remains now are a very modified version of the original. Over time the Romans built three bridges on this site. . close up from the air There is a 914 metre (2,999 feet) stretch of Wall, including two turrets and impressive bridge remains beside the River Irthing one of three foundation sets on this site of bridges.
From over
Birdoswald
Roman Fort
Looking west, we see the line of wall ending at the bridge Aerial photos by Simon Ledingham used with permission. Previously on www.visitcumbria.com
Photo over the river by Mike Quinn
Photo by Oliver Dixon
Photo by Mike Quinn
Turret 48B at NY623664 Photo by Les Hull
Turret 48A Grid ref NY628663, near Gilsland. Photo by Les Hull
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