Archaeological sites · North East England
Roman watch tower
In or near Greenhead.
Roman watch tower — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman watch tower 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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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 watch tower, located in the Scottish Lowlands, is an archaeological site that reflects the military presence of the Roman Empire in Britain. This structure served as a lookout point, offering strategic surveillance of the surrounding area. Its remnants provide insight into Roman engineering and military operations in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9899, -2.5804
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Upper Denton
- Postcode
- CA8 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/9384270712 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman watch tower?
- Roman watch tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7AA), in the parish of Upper Denton.
- What is Roman watch tower?
- Roman watch tower — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman watch tower?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7AA.
- Is Roman watch tower a protected site?
- Yes — Roman watch tower is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Roman watch tower free to visit?
- Yes, Roman watch tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman watch tower?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7AA.