Caves · North West England
St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription
In or near Carlisle.
St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription — a cave broad in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Adrian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription is a cave broad located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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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
St Constantine's cells, also known as Wetheral Caves, are located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features rock-cut cells attributed to early Christian monastic activity, along with a Roman inscription that reflects its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8737, -2.8326
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wetheral
- Postcode
- CA4 8EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642613 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription?
- St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 8EZ), in the parish of Wetheral.
- What is St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription?
- St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription — a cave broad in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 8EZ.
- Is St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription a protected site?
- Yes — St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription free to visit?
- Yes, St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 8EZ.