Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 50A
In or near Greenhead.
Turret 50A — 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
- Brampton · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 50A 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Turret 50A 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 is significant for its insights into Roman military architecture and settlement in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9857, -2.6236
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Upper Denton
- Postcode
- CA8 2NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600079007 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 50A?
- Turret 50A is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2NA), in the parish of Upper Denton.
- What is Turret 50A?
- Turret 50A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 50A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2NA.
- Is Turret 50A a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 50A is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turret 50A free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 50A is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 50A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2NA.