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Milecastle 31
Northumberland, England, UK
Milecastle 31
The site of Milecastle 31
Milecastle 31 is located in Northumberland
Milecastle 31
Milecastle 31
Location in Northumberland
Coordinates55°02′06″N 2°13′40″W / 55.034899°N 2.227914°W / 55.034899; -2.227914
Grid referenceNY85537117

Milecastle 31 (Carrawburgh) was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. Its remains exist as a turf covered platform beside (and partially covered by) the B6318 Military Road, just to the east of Carrawburgh fort (adjoining the car park).

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