Where is Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20?

Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 6PB), in the parish of Hayton and Mealo.

How do I get to Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20?

The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA15 6PB.

Is Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20 a protected site?

Yes — Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20 is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).

Is Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20 free to visit?

Yes, Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20 is free to enter.

How do I get to Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20?

The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 6PB.

Archaeological sites · North West England

Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20

In or near Crosby.

Free admission

Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20 — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Minor road junction with the B5300 - geograph.org.uk - 6330348 — JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Maryport · 6.3 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20 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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Official information

Low Mire Milefortlet 20 is the site of a Roman fortlet located in Cumbria, part of the Roman frontier defenses along the Cumbrian coast. Excavated in the late 20th century, visitors can see the remains of the fortlet's earthworks and excavation trenches, which provide insight into its historical significance and occupation during the Roman period.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20 is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This fortlet is part of the Roman frontier system known as the Antonine Wall, which marked the northern limit of the Roman Empire in Britain. Its remains provide insight into Roman military architecture and settlement patterns in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.7564, -3.4359
District: Cumberland
Parish: Hayton and Mealo
Postcode: CA15 6PB
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station: Maryport — 6.3 km
Official site: www.pastscape.org.uk

Sources

osm: node/2952847868 (ODbL)

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