Archaeological sites · North West England
Milecastle (site of)
In or near Burgh by Sands.
Milecastle (site of) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Trevor Harris — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Milecastle (site of) 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: 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 (site of) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its significance in Roman Britain. The site features the remains of a small fortification, typically used as a resting point for troops.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9283, -3.1376
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bowness
- Postcode
- CA7 5DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 9.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/366051763 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle (site of)?
- Milecastle (site of) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5DN), in the parish of Bowness.
- What is Milecastle (site of)?
- Milecastle (site of) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle (site of)?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5DN.
- Is Milecastle (site of) a protected site?
- Yes — Milecastle (site of) is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Milecastle (site of) free to visit?
- Yes, Milecastle (site of) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milecastle (site of)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5DN. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.