Archaeological sites · North East England
Turret 29A (Black Carts)
In or near Newbrough.
Turret 29A (Black Carts) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 29A (Black Carts) 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
Black Carts Turret is a historical site located on Hadrian's Wall, offering stunning views to the north. Visitors can explore the turret and learn about its significance within the Roman fortifications.
Place summary
Turret 29A (Black Carts) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system, specifically along the Antonine Wall, which was constructed in the 2nd century AD. The site provides insights into Roman military architecture and the broader context of Roman Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0360, -2.1825
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Humshaugh
- Postcode
- NE46 4BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 7.9 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12195509383 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 29A (Black Carts)?
- Turret 29A (Black Carts) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4BZ), in the parish of Humshaugh.
- What is Turret 29A (Black Carts)?
- Turret 29A (Black Carts) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 29A (Black Carts)?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4BZ.
- Is Turret 29A (Black Carts) free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 29A (Black Carts) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 29A (Black Carts)?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4BZ.