Where is Mile Castle 53?

Mile Castle 53 is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JJ), in the parish of Burtholme.

How do I get to Mile Castle 53?

The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.9 km away. The nearest town is Bewcastle. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2JJ.

Is Mile Castle 53 a protected site?

Yes — Mile Castle 53 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Does Mile Castle 53 charge admission?

Mile Castle 53 typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Mile Castle 53?

The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JJ.

Castles · North West England

Mile Castle 53

In or near Bewcastle.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Mile Castle 53 — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Brampton · 4.9 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Mile Castle 53 is a castle located in North West England, 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 53 is a Roman fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. Part of the Hadrian's Wall system, this structure reflects the military architecture of the Roman era.

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

Coordinates: 54.9742, -2.6815
District: Cumberland
Parish: Burtholme
Postcode: CA8 2JJ
Parliamentary constituency: Carlisle
Nearest railway station: Brampton — 4.9 km

Sources

osm: node/6600077470 (ODbL)

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Hotels · North West England

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