Castles · North West England
Mile Castle 52
In or near Greenhead.
Mile Castle 52 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 5.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mile Castle 52 is a castle 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
Mile Castle 52 is a Roman fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Hadrian's Wall complex, which dates back to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site is significant for its role in the defence and administration of the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9769, -2.6585
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 2BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600079025 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mile Castle 52?
- Mile Castle 52 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2BX), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Mile Castle 52?
- Mile Castle 52 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 52?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2BX.
- Is Mile Castle 52 a protected site?
- Yes — Mile Castle 52 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Mile Castle 52 charge admission?
- Mile Castle 52 typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 52?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2BX.