Archaeological sites · North West England
Mile Castle 55
In or near Bewcastle.
Mile Castle 55 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Dave Dunford — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 4.7 km
About
Mile Castle 55 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mile Castle 55 is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system known as Hadrian's Wall. The site features the remains of a small fortification built to house a garrison and control movement along the wall. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure and learn about its historical significance within the context of Roman Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9719, -2.7265
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 4.7 km
Sources
- osm: n6600071123 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q15378719 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mile Castle 55?
- Mile Castle 55 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JR), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Mile Castle 55?
- Mile Castle 55 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 55?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2JR.
- Is Mile Castle 55 a protected site?
- Yes — Mile Castle 55 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 55?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JR.