Archaeological sites · North East England
Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall)
In or near Newbrough.
Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall) — 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
- Haydon Bridge · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
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
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Simonburn
- Postcode
- NE47 6NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/11456409438 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall)?
- Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 6NP), in the parish of Simonburn.
- What is Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall)?
- Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall)?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 6NP.
- Is Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall) free to visit?
- Yes, Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milecastle 33 (Shield on the Wall)?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 6NP.