Archaeological sites · North West England
Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b)
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Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria · 8.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b) 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
Mawbray Sandpit Tower is part of the Roman frontier defenses along the Cumbrian coast, specifically identified as tower 16b. The site features both upstanding and buried remains of the tower, which was originally constructed of sandstone and is located near a disused sand and gravel pit.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Silloth Dunes and Mawbray Bank SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This coastal tower is part of a series of structures associated with historical coastal defence and maritime activities. Its distinct architectural features reflect the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8014, -3.4351
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Holme St Cuthbert
- Postcode
- CA15 6QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 8.1 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7395509170 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b)?
- Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 6QL), in the parish of Holme St Cuthbert.
- What is Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b)?
- Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b)?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA15 6QL.
- Is Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b) a protected site?
- Yes — Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b) is part of the Silloth Dunes and Mawbray Bank SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b) free to visit?
- Yes, Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 6QL. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.