Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 57A
In or near Westlinton.
Turret 57A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turret 57A 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 57A is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system and represents a well-preserved example of Roman military architecture. The site offers insight into the Roman presence in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9621, -2.7755
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Irthington
- Postcode
- CA6 4NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600077385 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turret 57A?
- Turret 57A is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4NT), in the parish of Irthington.
- What is Turret 57A?
- Turret 57A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turret 57A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4NT.
- Is Turret 57A a protected site?
- Yes — Turret 57A is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Turret 57A free to visit?
- Yes, Turret 57A is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turret 57A?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4NT.