Archaeological sites · North East England
Turret 34A (Grindon West)
In or near Stonehaugh.
Turret 34A (Grindon West) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 34A (Grindon West) 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Turret 34A (Grindon West) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It forms part of the Roman frontier system known as the Antonine Wall, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The turret represents the military architecture of the Roman Empire in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0281, -2.2944
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Haydon
- Postcode
- NE47 6NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/337239890 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 34A (Grindon West)?
- Turret 34A (Grindon West) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 6NW), in the parish of Haydon.
- What is Turret 34A (Grindon West)?
- Turret 34A (Grindon West) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 34A (Grindon West)?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 6NW.
- Is Turret 34A (Grindon West) a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 34A (Grindon West) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turret 34A (Grindon West) free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 34A (Grindon West) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 34A (Grindon West)?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 6NW.