Archaeological sites · North East England
Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye)
In or near Newbrough.
Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye) 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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Official information
Black Carts Turret is part of Hadrian's Wall, offering stunning views and historical insights. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, including the Hadrian's Wall National Trail.
Place summary
Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is one of the many milecastles along Hadrian's Wall, which was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD for military purposes. This site provides insights into Roman military architecture and the history of the Roman Empire in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0343, -2.1755
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Warden
- Postcode
- NE46 4BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 8 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12195509384 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye)?
- Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4BL), in the parish of Warden.
- What is Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye)?
- Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye)?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4BL.
- Is Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye) free to visit?
- Yes, Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milecastle 29 (Tower Tye)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4BL. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.