Castles · North West England
Mile Castle 59
In or near Westlinton.
Mile Castle 59 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Jim Strang — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 6.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mile Castle 59 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
Mile Castle 59 is part of the Solway Aviation Museum, showcasing various aircraft and aviation history. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring the Canberra, Sea Prince, and Trident aircraft.
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 59 is a Roman fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing 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
- 54.9476, -2.8049
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Irthington
- Postcode
- CA6 4PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 6.7 km
- Official site
- www.solway-aviation-museum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/434109229 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mile Castle 59?
- Mile Castle 59 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4PP), in the parish of Irthington.
- What is Mile Castle 59?
- Mile Castle 59 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 59?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4PP.
- Is Mile Castle 59 a protected site?
- Yes — Mile Castle 59 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Mile Castle 59 charge admission?
- Mile Castle 59 typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 59?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4PP.