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Limestone Corner

Hadrian's Wall
Limestone Corner, Hadrian's Wall Footpath geograph.org.uk 1583842
Limestone Corner, Hadrian's Wall Footpath geograph.org.uk 1583842

Limestone Corner is an area of Hadrian's Wall (and associated defences) at its most northerly point, in present-day northern England. It represents the most northerly point of the Roman Empire, outside the two periods during which the Antonine Wall was occupied by the Roman military. Other notable features at Limestone Corner are the wall ditch at this point, which was never completely excavated, a Roman camp and the site of Milecastle 30. Also present is a trig point. The B6318 Military Road also runs through Limestone Corner, as does the Military Way, serving Milecastle 30. The Military Way is visible on the ground at this point, the most eastern point where this is the case. The name "Limestone Corner" is not an official geographical name for the area and does not appear on official maps; the hill on which it stands is known as Teppermoor Hill. Limestone Corner has become accepted through extensive usage.

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NE46 4DB , Warden
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