Archaeological sites · North East England
Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48
In or near Greenhead.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 — archaeological site in Upper Denton, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 11 km². Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Upper Denton, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9903°, -2.5825°.
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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
Hadrian's Wall and vallum, located in the Scottish Lowlands near Upper Denton, is an archaeological site designated as a scheduled monument. This segment of the wall, between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing, is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance alongside its historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9903, -2.5825
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Upper Denton
- Postcode
- CA8 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675747 (CC0)
- commons: Hadrian's Wall at Willowford, 1969 - geograph.org.uk - 3330116.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48?
- Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7AA), in the parish of Upper Denton.
- What is Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48?
- Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 — archaeological site in Upper Denton, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
- How do I get to Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7AA.
- Is Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 a listed building?
- Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 a protected site?
- Yes — Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 free to visit?
- Yes, Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hadrian's Wall and vallum and their associated features between Poltross Burn and the River Irthing in wall mile 48?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7AA. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.