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Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall)

Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Shield on the Wall Dam, Hadrian's Wall - geograph.org.uk - 124375

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Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

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Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall) 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 33, known as Shield on the Wall, is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Roman fortification is part of Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and represents the military architecture of the Roman Empire in Britain.

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Coordinates
55.0309, -2.2661

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Where is Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall)?
Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall) is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.0309°, -2.2661°.