Castles · North West England
Mile Castle 55
In or near Bewcastle.
Mile Castle 55 — 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 · 4.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mile Castle 55 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 55 is a Roman fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is one of the many milecastles that were part of Hadrian's Wall, built to control movement and provide a fort for soldiers. The site reflects the military architecture of the Roman Empire in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9719, -2.7265
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 4.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600071123 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Mile Castle 55
Archaeological sites · 0.0 km
Hadrian's Wall between the road to Garthside and The Centurion Inn, Walton, in wall miles 54 and 55
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Turret 55A
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Turret 54B
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Walton
Villages · 0.7 km
Turret 54A
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B
Hostels · 1.3 km
Mile Castle 56
Castles · 1.4 km
St Mary's Church, Walton
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Mile Castle 54
Castles · 1.5 km
Mile Castle 54
Archaeological sites · 1.5 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 · 1.8 km
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Mile Castle 55
Mile Castle 55 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
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Hadrian's Wall between the road to Garthside and The Centurion Inn, Walton, in wall miles 54 and 55
Hadrian's Wall between the road to Garthside and The Centurion Inn, Walton, in wall miles 54 and 55 — archaeological site in Burtholme, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 55A
Turret 55A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 54B
Turret 54B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 54A
Turret 54A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Mile Castle 55
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
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📷 7B&Bs · North West England
Scotch Arms Mews
Scotch Arms Mews — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Irthing Vale Caravan Park
Irthing Vale Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Headswood on the Wall
Headswood on the Wall — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Camping at Banks
Camping at Banks — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
St Nicholas Arms Public House
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The Andalusian
The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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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 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Does Mile Castle 55 charge admission?
- Mile Castle 55 typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- 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.