Archaeological sites · North West England
Castra Exploratorum
In or near Westlinton.
Castra Exploratorum — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castra Exploratorum 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
Castra Exploratorum is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features remnants of a Roman fort, reflecting the military presence in Britain during the Roman Empire. The site provides insights into ancient military architecture and settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0356, -2.9455
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Arthuret
- Postcode
- CA6 5PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 8.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/11783364259 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castra Exploratorum?
- Castra Exploratorum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 5PR), in the parish of Arthuret.
- What is Castra Exploratorum?
- Castra Exploratorum — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castra Exploratorum?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 5PR.
- Is Castra Exploratorum a protected site?
- Yes — Castra Exploratorum is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Castra Exploratorum free to visit?
- Yes, Castra Exploratorum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castra Exploratorum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 5PR. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.