Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 53A
In or near Bewcastle.
Turret 53A — 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 · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 53A 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 53A is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system known as the Antonine Wall, which was constructed in the 2nd century AD. The site provides insights into Roman military architecture and the history of the Roman presence in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9742, -2.6871
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600078989 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 53A?
- Turret 53A is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JJ), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Turret 53A?
- Turret 53A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 53A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2JJ.
- Is Turret 53A a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 53A is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turret 53A free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 53A is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 53A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JJ.