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Archaeological sites · North East England

Milecastle 7

In or near Westerhope.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Milecastle 7 in England North East, United Kingdom.

St Cuthbert's High School - geograph.org.uk - 71872

Mark Smiles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
MetroCentre · 2.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Milecastle 7 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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From the Wikipedia article

Milecastle 7 (Benwell Bank or Benwell Hill) was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. The milecastle itself has not been discovered by archaeologists and its presumed location lies beneath a modern housing development. Roman finds have been made in the area and the associated structure of Turret 7B is a significant surviving structure of the wall.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Architecture

Milecastle 7 has not been located. English Heritage currently lists it at a presumed location midway between Turret 6B (which was located in 1751) and Turret 7A (which has visible remains).

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
54.9801, -1.6765
Parish
Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
Postcode
NE5 2ET
Parliamentary constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Nearest railway station
MetroCentre — 2.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Milecastle 7?
Milecastle 7 is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE5 2ET), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
What is Milecastle 7?
Milecastle 7 in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Milecastle 7?
The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 2.5 km away. The nearest town is Westerhope. Drivers can use postcode NE5 2ET.
Who owns Milecastle 7?
Milecastle 7 is owned by English Heritage.
Is Milecastle 7 free to visit?
Yes, Milecastle 7 is free to enter.
How do I get to Milecastle 7?
The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE5 2ET.