Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Poltross Burn Milecastle
Poltross Burn Milecastle — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Poltross Burn Milecastle 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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Place summary
Poltross Burn Milecastle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It forms part of the Roman frontier system along Hadrian's Wall, providing insight into the military architecture of the era. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9890, -2.5735
Sources
- osm: node/306265588 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poltross Burn Milecastle?
- Poltross Burn Milecastle is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9890°, -2.5735°.