Archaeological sites · North East England
Willowford Temporary Camp
In or near Greenhead.
Willowford Temporary Camp — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Willowford Temporary Camp 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
Willowford Temporary Camp is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It dates back to the Roman period and is known for its significance in studying military and civilian life during that era. The site contributes to understanding the Roman presence in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9883, -2.5869
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Upper Denton
- Postcode
- CA8 7AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/1349690889 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Willowford Temporary Camp?
- Willowford Temporary Camp is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7AE), in the parish of Upper Denton.
- What is Willowford Temporary Camp?
- Willowford Temporary Camp — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Willowford Temporary Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7AE.
- Is Willowford Temporary Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Willowford Temporary Camp is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Willowford Temporary Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Willowford Temporary Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Willowford Temporary Camp?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7AE. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.