Archaeological sites · North East England
THROP ROMAN FORTLET
In or near Greenhead.
THROP ROMAN FORTLET — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 7.7 km
About
THROP ROMAN FORTLET is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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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
Throp Roman Fortlet is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This fortlet represents a small military outpost from the Roman period, illustrating the extent of Roman influence in the region. The site provides insight into Roman military architecture and the strategic significance of the area during that era. Visitors can explore the remains and consider the historical context of Roman presence in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9867, -2.5782
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Upper Denton
- Postcode
- CA8 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: n434108406 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17647926 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is THROP ROMAN FORTLET?
- THROP ROMAN FORTLET is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7AA), in the parish of Upper Denton.
- What is THROP ROMAN FORTLET?
- THROP ROMAN FORTLET — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to THROP ROMAN FORTLET?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7AA.
- Is THROP ROMAN FORTLET a protected site?
- Yes — THROP ROMAN FORTLET is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to THROP ROMAN FORTLET?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7AA.