Castles · North West England
Mile Castle 54
In or near Bewcastle.
Mile Castle 54 — 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 · 4.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mile Castle 54 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mile Castle 54 is a Roman fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of Hadrian's Wall and represents the military architecture of the Roman Empire in Britain. The site is significant for its historical context and remains.
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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: node/6600071180 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Mile Castle 54
Archaeological sites · 0.0 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 · 0.3 km
Turret 53B
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Turret 54A
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Lanercost
Abbeys & priories · 0.7 km
Burtholme
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Gateway Arch West of Lanercost Priory
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory
Holy wells · 0.8 km
Lanercost Priory
Abbeys & priories · 0.9 km
Lanercost Priory
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Turret 54B
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Turret 53A
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
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Mile Castle 54
Mile Castle 54 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
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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
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 site in Burtholme, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Turret 53B
Turret 53B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 54A
Turret 54A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Lanercost
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📷 4Natural landmarks · North West England
Burtholme
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Where to eat & stay near Mile Castle 54
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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 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- 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).
- Does Mile Castle 54 charge admission?
- Mile Castle 54 typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- 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.