Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 53B
In or near Bewcastle.
Turret 53B — 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 · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 53B 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 53B 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 contributes to the understanding of Roman military architecture in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9733, -2.6970
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600079000 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 53B?
- Turret 53B is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2HQ), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Turret 53B?
- Turret 53B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 53B?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2HQ.
- Is Turret 53B a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 53B is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turret 53B free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 53B is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 53B?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2HQ.