Literary houses · North West England
Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a
In or near Burgh by Sands.
Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 6.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. archaeological site in Beaumont, Carlisle, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beaumont motte castle and a section of Hadrian's Wall, including turret 70a, are located in the Scottish Lowlands. The motte castle represents a typical example of medieval fortifications, while Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, notable for its historical significance as a Roman frontier. This site offers insight into the military architecture of the period and the Roman occupation of Britain. Visitors can explore the remnants of both structures amidst the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9240, -3.0187
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Beaumont
- Postcode
- CA5 6EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17677079 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a?
- Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6EF), in the parish of Beaumont.
- What is Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a?
- Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6EF.
- Is Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a a protected site?
- Yes — Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Beaumont motte castle and section of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 70 including turret 70a?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6EF.