Archaeological sites · North East England
Milecastle 22 (Portgate)
In or near Great Whittington.
Milecastle 22 (Portgate) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Les Hull — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Milecastle 22 (Portgate) is a archaeological 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: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Milecastle 22 (Portgate) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and represents the Roman military fortifications built in the 2nd century AD. The site provides insight into Roman military architecture and the history of the Roman Empire in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0121, -2.0178
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Corbridge
- Postcode
- NE45 5QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/12192733922 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 22 (Portgate)?
- Milecastle 22 (Portgate) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE45 5QB), in the parish of Corbridge.
- What is Milecastle 22 (Portgate)?
- Milecastle 22 (Portgate) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle 22 (Portgate)?
- The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE45 5QB.
- Is Milecastle 22 (Portgate) a protected site?
- Yes — Milecastle 22 (Portgate) is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Milecastle 22 (Portgate) free to visit?
- Yes, Milecastle 22 (Portgate) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milecastle 22 (Portgate)?
- The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE45 5QB.