Archaeological sites · North East England
Milecastle 45 (Walltown)
In or near Greenhead.
Milecastle 45 (Walltown) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Milecastle 45 (Walltown) 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: Tipalt Burn SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Milecastle 45 (Walltown) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is one of the many milecastles built along Hadrian's Wall, which served as a fortification during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site provides insight into Roman military architecture and the historical significance of the Wall.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9927, -2.5061
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Greenhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1233884960 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 45 (Walltown)?
- Milecastle 45 (Walltown) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7JD), in the parish of Greenhead.
- What is Milecastle 45 (Walltown)?
- Milecastle 45 (Walltown) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle 45 (Walltown)?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7JD.
- Is Milecastle 45 (Walltown) a protected site?
- Yes — Milecastle 45 (Walltown) is part of the Tipalt Burn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Milecastle 45 (Walltown) free to visit?
- Yes, Milecastle 45 (Walltown) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milecastle 45 (Walltown)?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7JD.