Archaeological sites · North East England
Turret 48B (Willowford West)
In or near Greenhead.
Turret 48B (Willowford West) — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 8.4 km
About
Turret 48B (Willowford West) is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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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
Turret 48B (Willowford West) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system known as Hadrian's Wall, which dates to the early 2nd century AD. The site offers insights into Roman military architecture and the historical significance of the region during Roman occupation. Visitors can explore the remnants of the turret, which served as a watchtower and defensive structure.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9918, -2.5874
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 8.4 km
Sources
- osm: w1349688013 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q131707149 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 48B (Willowford West)?
- Turret 48B (Willowford West) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7DA), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Turret 48B (Willowford West)?
- Turret 48B (Willowford West) — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Turret 48B (Willowford West)?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7DA.
- Is Turret 48B (Willowford West) a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 48B (Willowford West) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Turret 48B (Willowford West)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7DA. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.