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Watermills · North East England

Poltross Burn

Poltross Burn in England North East, United Kingdom.

Direction Sign – Signpost in Gilsland - geograph.org.uk - 6565371

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h

About

Poltross Burn is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Poltross Burn is a tributary of the River Irthing. The burn rises on Denton Fell and flows north-east, joining the Irthing at Gilsland. The well-preserved Roman Milecastle 48, a feature of Hadrian's Wall once known locally as The King's Stables, stands on the west bank. It is signposted as Poltross Burn Milecastle, and adjoins the south side of the railway embankment in Gilsland. A 19th-century watermill within the village used the burn as a source of power to grind corn.

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Coordinates
54.9915, -2.5743

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Poltross Burn?
Poltross Burn is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9915°, -2.5743°.