Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71
Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71 — archaeological site in Beaumont, Carlisle, England, UK.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71 is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 13 km². Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Beaumont, Carlisle, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9227°, -3.0388°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burgh by Sands Roman fort is located in the parish of Burgh by Sands in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It includes the remains of Beaumont camp and sections of Hadrian's Wall, with surrounding areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest for their ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9227, -3.0388
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675704 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71?
- Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6DA), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
- Is Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71 a listed building?
- Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71 is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71 a protected site?
- Yes — Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71 is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Burgh by Sands Roman fort, Beaumont camp, Burgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall from boundary west of churchyard, Beaumont to Burgh Head in wall miles 70 and 71?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6DA.