Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 56B
In or near Bewcastle.
Turret 56B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 56B 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 56B 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 as a defensive fortification. The site offers insights into Roman military architecture and settlement patterns in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9678, -2.7635
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Walton
- Postcode
- CA8 2DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600071150 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 56B?
- Turret 56B is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2DU), in the parish of Walton.
- What is Turret 56B?
- Turret 56B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 56B?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2DU.
- Is Turret 56B a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 56B is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turret 56B free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 56B is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 56B?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2DU.