Archaeological sites · North West England
Milecastle 57
In or near Westlinton.
Milecastle 57 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 5.6 km
About
Milecastle 57 is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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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 57 is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman fortifications along Hadrian's Wall, which was constructed in the 2nd century AD. This milecastle served as a watchtower and barracks for Roman soldiers. Visitors can explore the remains and gain insight into Roman military architecture and life on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9651, -2.7701
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Irthington
- Postcode
- CA6 4NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: n6600077508 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q16206501 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 57?
- Milecastle 57 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4NT), in the parish of Irthington.
- What is Milecastle 57?
- Milecastle 57 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Milecastle 57?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4NT.
- Is Milecastle 57 a protected site?
- Yes — Milecastle 57 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Milecastle 57?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4NT.