Archaeological sites · North East England
Milecastle 40 (Winshields)
In or near Bardon Mill.
Milecastle 40 (Winshields) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Milecastle 40 (Winshields) 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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Protected designations
- 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 40 (Winshields) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system, specifically Hadrian's Wall, which dates back to the early 2nd century AD. This site provides insight into Roman military architecture and settlement patterns in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0021, -2.3991
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Henshaw
- Postcode
- NE47 7AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1233009873 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 40 (Winshields)?
- Milecastle 40 (Winshields) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7AW), in the parish of Henshaw.
- What is Milecastle 40 (Winshields)?
- Milecastle 40 (Winshields) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle 40 (Winshields)?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 7AW.
- Is Milecastle 40 (Winshields) a protected site?
- Yes — Milecastle 40 (Winshields) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Milecastle 40 (Winshields) free to visit?
- Yes, Milecastle 40 (Winshields) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milecastle 40 (Winshields)?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7AW.