Roman villas · North East England
Milecastle 49
In or near Greenhead.
Milecastle 49 in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 8.8 km
About
Milecastle 49 is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Birdoswald Roman Fort is a historic site along Hadrian's Wall, showcasing the longest continuous stretch of the wall still visible today. Visitors can explore interactive displays that tell the story of Roman Britain and engage in hands-on activities related to the fort's history. The site also offers scenic views and opportunities for walking in the surrounding countryside.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Milecastle 49 (Harrows Scar) was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall (grid reference NY6202866407).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Milecastle 49 is immediately west of the gorge of the River Irthing where the Wall was carried over the river by the bridge at Willowford. The scar or cliff and hence the milecastle are named after an ancient tenement called The Harrows which stood nearby. The tenement is shown on William Howard's 1603 map of the Barony of Gilsland and on an estate map of The Shaws commissioned by John Carrick around 1800. Harrows Scar measures 19.8 metres east to west by 22.9 metres north to south and no contemporary internal buildings are now visible. It is built with narrow gauge defensive walls which are bonded with the Narrow Wall curtain of Hadrian's Wall on either side. It has Type III gateways. It…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9908, -2.5950
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 8.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16156627 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Milecastle 49 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 49?
- Milecastle 49 is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7DD), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Milecastle 49?
- Milecastle 49 in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle 49?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7DD.
- Who owns Milecastle 49?
- Milecastle 49 is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Milecastle 49 a protected site?
- Yes — Milecastle 49 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Milecastle 49?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7DD. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.