Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton
Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton — archaeological site in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area CA2.
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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
Hadrian's Wall and vallum, located in the Scottish Lowlands near Stanwix Bank to Stainton, is an archaeological site designated as a scheduled monument. This section of the wall falls within the River Eden and Tributaries Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The site reflects the historical significance of Roman Britain and its military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9004, -2.9480
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumberland, unparished area
- Postcode
- CA2 5RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642986 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton?
- Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA2 5RT), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
- Is Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton a listed building?
- Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton a protected site?
- Yes — Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA2 5RT.