Archaeological sites · North East England
Milecastle 47 (Chapel House)
In or near Greenhead.
Milecastle 47 (Chapel House) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Bobby Clegg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Milecastle 47 (Chapel House) 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Milecastle 47 (Chapel House) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is one of the Roman milecastles along Hadrian's Wall, serving as a fortification and base for troops stationed in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9880, -2.5500
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Thirlwall
- Postcode
- CA8 7HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 6 km
Sources
- osm: node/11453732555 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 47 (Chapel House)?
- Milecastle 47 (Chapel House) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7HX), in the parish of Thirlwall.
- What is Milecastle 47 (Chapel House)?
- Milecastle 47 (Chapel House) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle 47 (Chapel House)?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7HX.
- Is Milecastle 47 (Chapel House) a protected site?
- Yes — Milecastle 47 (Chapel House) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Milecastle 47 (Chapel House) free to visit?
- Yes, Milecastle 47 (Chapel House) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milecastle 47 (Chapel House)?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7HX.