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Milefortlet 11
Hob Uid: 9679
Location : Cumbria Allerdale Silloth-on-Solway
Grid Ref : NY1116053880
Summary : Conjectural site of a Roman milefortlet derived from measurements from other monuments, part of the Roman frontier defence. No visible remains.
More information : Estimated position of Roman milefortlet 11 is NY 1116 5388 (1a). Not located so far. (1) The ground lies between Liddle St and Petteril St in 2m deep hollow area that apparently in the past has been much deeper; its purpose is unknown (Inf Headmaster, Silloth School). There is no ground evidence for this having been the site of milefortlet 11. (2)

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Source details : R1 DGB 11-JUN-69
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Source details : Colin Lofthouse/18-FEB-1993/RCHME: Cumberland Coast Project.
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Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
Monument End Date : 410
Monument Start Date : 43
Monument Type : Milefortlet
Evidence : Conjectural Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 15 SW 13
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1993-01-19
End Date : 1994-02-02

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Milefortlet 11