Archaeological sites · North East England
Milecastle 23 (Stanley)
In or near Great Whittington.
Milecastle 23 (Stanley) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Milecastle 23 (Stanley) 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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Place summary
Milecastle 23 (Stanley) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is one of the Roman milecastles along Hadrian's Wall, marking the military presence in the region during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site offers insight into Roman engineering and fortifications.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0149, -2.0405
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Corbridge
- Postcode
- NE46 4NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/12192733923 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 23 (Stanley)?
- Milecastle 23 (Stanley) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4NF), in the parish of Corbridge.
- What is Milecastle 23 (Stanley)?
- Milecastle 23 (Stanley) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle 23 (Stanley)?
- The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4NF.
- Is Milecastle 23 (Stanley) free to visit?
- Yes, Milecastle 23 (Stanley) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milecastle 23 (Stanley)?
- The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4NF.