Archaeological sites · North West England
Mile Castle 54
In or near Bewcastle.
Mile Castle 54 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 4.5 km
About
Mile Castle 54 is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mile Castle 54 is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system known as Hadrian's Wall, which was constructed in the early 2nd century AD. The site represents one of the many mile castles built for troop accommodation and control along the wall. Visitors can explore the remains and learn about the significance of Roman military architecture in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9727, -2.7035
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n6600071180 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q16206481 (CC0)
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Mile Castle 54
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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
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Turret 53B
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Turret 54A
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Turret 54B
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Turret 53A
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mile Castle 54?
- Mile Castle 54 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JP), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Mile Castle 54?
- Mile Castle 54 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 54?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2JP.
- Is Mile Castle 54 a protected site?
- Yes — Mile Castle 54 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Mile Castle 54?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JP.