Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Mile Castle 55
Mile Castle 55 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Lis Burke — 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 55 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 55 is a Roman fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is one of the many milecastles that were part of Hadrian's Wall, built to control movement and provide a fort for soldiers. The site reflects the military architecture of the Roman Empire in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9719, -2.7265
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- osm: node/6600071123 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mile Castle 55?
- Mile Castle 55 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JR), in the parish of Burtholme.
- Does Mile Castle 55 charge admission?
- Mile Castle 55 typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mile Castle 55?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JR. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.