Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 50B
In or near Greenhead.
Turret 50B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 50B 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 50B is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman fortifications along the Antonine Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9845, -2.6306
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600079038 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 50B?
- Turret 50B is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2BU), in the parish of Waterhead.
- What is Turret 50B?
- Turret 50B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 50B?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2BU.
- Is Turret 50B a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 50B is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turret 50B free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 50B is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 50B?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2BU.