Hill forts · North East England
Carrawburgh
In or near Newbrough.
Carrawburgh — Roman fort in Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Carrawburgh, the nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, located 6.8 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is NE46 4DB.
About
Carrawburgh is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 13 km². Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Owned by English Heritage. Managed by English Heritage. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "Roman fort in Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.0349°, -2.2220°.
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Summary from the official site
Carrawburgh Roman Fort is one of the forts along Hadrian's Wall, originally built to house a garrison of soldiers defending the Roman Empire's frontier. Visitors can explore the remains of the fort and the nearby Temple of Mithras, which was constructed by the soldiers and reflects the Roman religion of Mithraism.
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From the Wikipedia article
Carrawburgh is a settlement in Northumberland. In Roman times, it was the site of a 3+1⁄2-acre (1.5 ha) auxiliary fort on Hadrian's Wall called Brocolitia, Procolita, or Brocolita. The name "Procolita" is found in the 5th-century document, the Notitia Dignitatum, and "Brocoliti" in the 7th-century Ravenna Cosmography. The name is probably based on the Celtic name for the place, and one possible translation put forward is 'badger holes'.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0349, -2.2220
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Simonburn
- Postcode
- NE46 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 6.8 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5046041 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Carrawburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brocolitiamithraeum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carrawburgh?
- Carrawburgh is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4DB), in the parish of Simonburn.
- What is Carrawburgh?
- Carrawburgh — Roman fort in Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Carrawburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4DB.
- Who runs Carrawburgh?
- Carrawburgh is operated by English Heritage.
- Is Carrawburgh a listed building?
- Carrawburgh is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- Is Carrawburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Carrawburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carrawburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4DB.