Archaeological sites · North West England
Mains Rigg Roman signal tower
In or near Greenhead.
Mains Rigg Roman signal tower — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mains Rigg Roman signal tower 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
Mains Rigg Roman signal tower is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure served as a communication point during the Roman occupation, reflecting the military strategy of the era. Its remnants offer insight into the Roman presence in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9797, -2.6059
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Upper Denton
- Postcode
- CA8 7AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/6579120721 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mains Rigg Roman signal tower?
- Mains Rigg Roman signal tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7AG), in the parish of Upper Denton.
- What is Mains Rigg Roman signal tower?
- Mains Rigg Roman signal tower — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mains Rigg Roman signal tower?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7AG.
- Is Mains Rigg Roman signal tower a protected site?
- Yes — Mains Rigg Roman signal tower is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mains Rigg Roman signal tower free to visit?
- Yes, Mains Rigg Roman signal tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mains Rigg Roman signal tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7AG. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.