Archaeological sites · North West England
Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50
In or near Greenhead.
Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 — archaeological site in Waterhead, Carlisle, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 27 km². Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Waterhead, Carlisle, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9887°, -2.6054°.
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Official information
Birdoswald Roman Fort is a historic site along Hadrian's Wall, showcasing the longest continuous stretch of the wall still visible today. Visitors can explore interactive displays that tell the story of Roman Britain and engage in hands-on activities, such as building models and solving puzzles. The site also offers scenic views of the surrounding Cumbrian countryside.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birdoswald Roman fort, located in the Scottish Lowlands, features a section of Hadrian's Wall and the vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50. This archaeological site is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9887, -2.6054
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 8.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650767 (CC0)
- commons: Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50?
- Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7DD), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50?
- Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 — archaeological site in Waterhead, Carlisle, England, UK.
- How do I get to Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7DD.
- Is Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 a listed building?
- Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 a protected site?
- Yes — Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 free to visit?
- Yes, Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7DD. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.