Archaeological sites · North West England
Camboglanna (Castlesteads)
In or near Westlinton.
Camboglanna (Castlesteads) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Camboglanna (Castlesteads) is a archaeological 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Camboglanna (Castlesteads) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its Roman fort, which was part of the network established to defend the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. The site provides insight into the military presence in Britain during the Roman period.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9637, -2.7634
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Walton
- Postcode
- CA8 2AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/11783272288 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camboglanna (Castlesteads)?
- Camboglanna (Castlesteads) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2AX), in the parish of Walton.
- What is Camboglanna (Castlesteads)?
- Camboglanna (Castlesteads) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Camboglanna (Castlesteads)?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2AX.
- Is Camboglanna (Castlesteads) a protected site?
- Yes — Camboglanna (Castlesteads) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Camboglanna (Castlesteads) free to visit?
- Yes, Camboglanna (Castlesteads) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Camboglanna (Castlesteads)?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2AX.