Natural landmarks · North West England
Piper Sike Turret (51a)
In or near Greenhead.
Piper Sike Turret (51a) — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Piper Sike Turret (51a) is a other 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
Piper Sike Turret is part of Hadrian's Wall, featuring stone remains built in the early 2nd century AD. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the turrets, which were originally manned by soldiers overseeing the frontier.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Piper Sike Turret (51a) is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is a notable example of a Roman watchtower from the 2nd century AD, part of the extensive network along Hadrian's Wall. It is recognised for its historical significance and is designated as a scheduled monument.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9807, -2.6448
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 6.6 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/435104735 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Piper Sike Turret (51a)?
- Piper Sike Turret (51a) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2BU), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Piper Sike Turret (51a)?
- Piper Sike Turret (51a) — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Piper Sike Turret (51a)?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2BU.
- Is Piper Sike Turret (51a) a protected site?
- Yes — Piper Sike Turret (51a) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Piper Sike Turret (51a) free to visit?
- Yes, Piper Sike Turret (51a) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Piper Sike Turret (51a)?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2BU.