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Archaeological sites · North East England

Limestone Corner

Free admission

Limestone Corner in England North East, United Kingdom.

Trig pillar at Limestone Corner - geograph.org.uk - 1017671

Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Limestone Corner is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Limestone Corner is an area of Hadrian's Wall (and associated defences) at its most northerly point, in present-day northern England. It represents the most northerly point of the Roman Empire, outside the two periods during which the Antonine Wall was occupied by the Roman military. Other notable features at Limestone Corner are the wall ditch at this point, which was never completely excavated, a Roman camp and the site of Milecastle 30. Also present is a trig point. The B6318 Military Road also runs through Limestone Corner, as does the Military Way, serving Milecastle 30. The Military Way is visible on the ground at this point, the most eastern point where this is the case. The name "Limestone Corner" is accepted through extensive usage. It has no geographical status or appear on any official maps; the hill on which it stands is known as Teppermoor Hill.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Visiting

Access to Hadrian's Wall, the wall ditch, and the trig pillar is only via the Hadrian's Wall Path. There is no access from the B6318 Military Road. The nearest parking is at Brocolitia Roman fort (also known as Carrawburgh) 1.5 km to the west, from where the Hadrian's Wall Path can be accessed. The vallum and Roman camp are on private land, as is Milecastle 30, though it is possible to view the site of the milecastle from the Hadrian's Wall Path.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
55.0387, -2.1946
Parish
Simonburn
Postcode
NE46 4DA
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Limestone Corner?
Limestone Corner is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.0387°, -2.1946°.
Is Limestone Corner free to visit?
Yes — admission to Limestone Corner is free.