Archaeological sites · North East England
Roman Altar
In or near Greenhead.
Roman Altar — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Brian Norman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman Altar 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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Official information
Birdoswald Roman Fort is a historic site along Hadrian's Wall, showcasing the longest continuous stretch of the wall still visible today. Visitors can explore interactive displays, participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roman Altar is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a significant relic from the Roman era, showcasing the region's historical connections to Roman Britain. The structure highlights the cultural and religious practices of the time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9894, -2.5980
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6600078998 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Altar?
- Roman Altar is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7DD), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Roman Altar?
- Roman Altar — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman Altar?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7DD.
- Is Roman Altar a protected site?
- Yes — Roman Altar is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Roman Altar free to visit?
- Yes, Roman Altar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman Altar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7DD. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.