Historic houses · North East England
Milecastle
In or near Greenhead.
Milecastle — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 8.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Milecastle is a historic house 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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Official information
Birdoswald Roman Fort is a historical site located along Hadrian's Wall, showcasing the longest continuous stretch of the wall still visible today. Visitors can explore interactive displays that reveal the history of Roman Britain and engage in hands-on activities, such as building models and solving puzzles related to the fort's history.
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 is a historic site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system along Hadrian's Wall, representing a significant military structure from that era. The site is notable for its archaeological importance and its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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- 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
- osm: node/306265548 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle?
- Milecastle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7DD), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Milecastle?
- Milecastle — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milecastle?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7DD.
- Is Milecastle a protected site?
- Yes — Milecastle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Milecastle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7DD. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.