Castles · North East England
Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick)
In or near Bardon Mill.
Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Clint Mann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) is a castle 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: Roman Wall Loughs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Milecastle 39, also known as Castle Nick, is a Roman fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of Hadrian's Wall and represents a significant military installation from the Roman era. The site exemplifies the strategic importance of the wall in controlling movement across the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0036, -2.3758
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Henshaw
- Postcode
- NE47 7AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/273116758 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick)?
- Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7AL), in the parish of Henshaw.
- What is Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick)?
- Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick)?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 7AL.
- Is Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) a protected site?
- Yes — Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) is part of the Roman Wall Loughs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) charge admission?
- Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick)?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7AL.