Castles · North West England
Mile Castle 53
In or near Bewcastle.
Mile Castle 53 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 4.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mile Castle 53 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 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.
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- 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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Milecastle 53
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Turret 53A
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Turret 53B
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between Banks Green Cottage and the road to Lanercost at Banks and the road to Garthside in wall miles 52, 53 and 54
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
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Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
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Turret 53A
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Where to eat & stay near Mile Castle 53
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mile Castle 53?
- Mile Castle 53 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JJ), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Mile Castle 53?
- Mile Castle 53 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 53?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.9 km away. 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.