Milecastle 35
Milecastle 35 is one of the milecastles on Hadrian's Wall. The remains still exist as exposed masonry.
Description
The remains of Milecastle 35 are on the east-facing slope of Sewingshields Crags and survive as stone foundations. The milecastle measures 18.3 metres by 15.2 metres internally and its walls are up to 3.2 metres wide. A Roman branch road running south from Milecastle 35 to join the Military Way survives as a low agger up to 5.5 metres wide and up to 20 centimetres high.Construction
Milecastle 35 was a long-axis milecastle with a Type IV gateway.Excavations
Milecastle 35 was excavated in 1947 and again between 1978 and 1980. Several phases of internal buildings were detected. Phase I consisted of a small building 4.25 metres by 7.45 metres with stone footings. Phase II, probably dating to the late 2nd or early 3rd century, consisted of a new buildings on the east and west side. The site then fell into disrepair. Phase III consisted of new buildings, somewhat crudely constructed, with considerable industrial activity. Phase IV consisted of some new stone footings placed over previous metal-working areas.The site was reoccupied in the late medieval period, when two substantial longhouse buildings were built. The medieval remains were removed during excavations.