Archaeological sites · North West England
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51
In or near Greenhead.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 — archaeological site in Waterhead, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 49 km². Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Waterhead, Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9844°, -2.6267°.
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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 a significant archaeological site. It is designated as a scheduled monument and lies within the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI. The site comprises the remains of the Roman fortification between milecastle 50 and Coombe Crag, representing a key aspect of Roman Britain’s military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9844, -2.6267
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Upper Denton
- Postcode
- CA8 2NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650774 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51?
- Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2NA), in the parish of Upper Denton.
- What is Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51?
- Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 — archaeological site in Waterhead, Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2NA.
- Is Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 a listed building?
- Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 a protected site?
- Yes — Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 free to visit?
- Yes, Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 and the boundary west of Coombe Crag in wall miles 50 and 51?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2NA.