Where is Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall?

Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JH), in the parish of Burtholme.

How do I get to Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall?

The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2JH.

Is Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall a protected site?

Yes — Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall free to visit?

Yes, Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall is free to enter.

How do I get to Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall?

The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JH.

Natural landmarks · North West England

Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall

In or near Greenhead.

Free admission

Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Banks East Turret 52A - geograph.org.uk - 3189947 — David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Brampton · 5.4 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Banks East Turret - Hadrians Wall is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Banks East Turret is a well-preserved observation tower along Hadrian's Wall, originally built in AD 122. It served as a lookout point for Roman soldiers monitoring the frontier and remained operational until the late 4th century. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site and its surroundings.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Banks East Turret is a Roman fortification located along Hadrian's Wall in the Scottish Lowlands. It served as a lookout point and part of the defensive structure built during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site is of archaeological interest and contributes to the understanding of Roman military architecture in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.9753, -2.6660
District: Cumberland
Parish: Burtholme
Postcode: CA8 2JH
Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
Nearest railway station: Brampton — 5.4 km
Opening: Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.
Official site: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Sources

osm: way/435103942 (ODbL)

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