Archaeological sites · North West England
Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast
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Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast — archaeological site in Bowness, Allerdale, England, UK.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1 km². Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Bowness, Allerdale, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9351°, -3.2653°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bowness Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOUTH SOLWAY MOSSES
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Campfield (tower 2b) and its associated parallel ditches, along with a Roman road, are located 350 metres south-west of Campfield Farm in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast and is designated as a scheduled monument. It is also included in several sites of special scientific interest, such as Bowness Common SSSI and Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9351, -3.2653
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bowness
- Postcode
- CA7 5AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673706 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast?
- Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5AG), in the parish of Bowness.
- What is Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast?
- Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast — archaeological site in Bowness, Allerdale, England, UK.
- How do I get to Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5AG.
- Is Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast a listed building?
- Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast a protected site?
- Yes — Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast is part of the Bowness Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast free to visit?
- Yes, Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast is free to enter.
- How do I get to Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5AG.