Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 55A
In or near Bewcastle.
Turret 55A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Rose and Trev Clough — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 55A 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 55A is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system and represents a significant remnant of the Antonine Wall, which was built in the 2nd century AD. The site offers insights into Roman military architecture and the broader context of Roman Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9717, -2.7340
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600071176 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 55A?
- Turret 55A is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JR), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Turret 55A?
- Turret 55A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 55A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2JR.
- Is Turret 55A a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 55A is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turret 55A free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 55A is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 55A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JR.