Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 54A
In or near Bewcastle.
Turret 54A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Dunford — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 54A 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Turret 54A is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system and represents a significant military installation from the Roman period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9721, -2.7111
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600071138 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 54A?
- Turret 54A is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JP), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Turret 54A?
- Turret 54A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 54A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2JP.
- Is Turret 54A a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 54A is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Turret 54A free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 54A is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 54A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JP.