[1] Although not now visible, excavation showed that it measures 27.5 m east to west by 23.4 m north to south and that it has Type III gateways.

[2] The entrance is on the southeast side, and traces of two hearths and a low bench along the north west wall.

[2] The turret was the first section of Hadrian's Wall to be placed in the guardianship of the Ancient Monuments department in 1934.

[3] The remains of Pike Hill Signal Tower are situated 170 metres east of Turret 52A.

The very deep foundations of the tower suggest it had extra height for signalling purposes.