Where is Milecastle 73 (site of)?

Milecastle 73 (site of) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6AG), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.

How do I get to Milecastle 73 (site of)?

The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6AG.

Is Milecastle 73 (site of) a protected site?

Yes — Milecastle 73 (site of) is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Milecastle 73 (site of)?

Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6AG. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.

Archaeological sites · North West England

Milecastle 73 (site of)

In or near Burgh by Sands.

Milecastle 73 (site of) — archaeological in scotland lowlands.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Gretna Green · 8.5 km

Milecastle 73 (site of) 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: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Milecastle 73 is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier known as Hadrian's Wall, which was constructed in the 2nd century AD. This site represents one of the many milecastles that served as fortifications along the wall, providing insights into Roman military architecture and settlement patterns in Britain. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical structure and its significance within the broader context of Roman Britain.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.9245, -3.0792
District: Cumberland
Parish: Burgh by Sands
Postcode: CA5 6AG
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station: Gretna Green — 8.5 km

Sources

osm: n366051760 (ODbL)
wikidata: Q6851195 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Milecastle 73 (site of)?: Milecastle 73 (site of) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6AG), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
What is Milecastle 73 (site of)?: Milecastle 73 (site of) — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Milecastle 73 (site of)?: The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6AG.
Is Milecastle 73 (site of) a protected site?: Yes — Milecastle 73 (site of) is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Milecastle 73 (site of)?: Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6AG. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.

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