Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Mile Castle 51
Mile Castle 51 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mile Castle 51 is a castle 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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Place summary
Mile Castle 51 is a Roman fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Hadrian's Wall system, built to control the movement of people and goods across the frontier. The remains of this structure offer insight into Roman military architecture in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9823, -2.6374
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- osm: node/6600079028 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mile Castle 51?
- Mile Castle 51 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2BU), in the parish of Waterhead.
- Does Mile Castle 51 charge admission?
- Mile Castle 51 typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 51?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2BU. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.