Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 49B
In or near Greenhead.
Turret 49B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 49B 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
Birdoswald Roman Fort is a historic site along Hadrian's Wall, showcasing the longest continuous stretch of the wall still visible today. Visitors can explore interactive displays that reveal the history of Roman Britain and engage in hands-on activities, such as building models and solving puzzles related to the fort's history.
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 49B is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system known as the Antonine Wall, which was built in the 2nd century AD. The site provides insights into Roman military architecture and settlement patterns in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9889, -2.6088
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 8.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6600079029 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 49B?
- Turret 49B is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7DD), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Turret 49B?
- Turret 49B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 49B?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7DD.
- Is Turret 49B a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 49B is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turret 49B free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 49B is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 49B?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7DD. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.