Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Milecastle 73 (site of)
Milecastle 73 (site of) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Milecastle 73 (site of) is a archaeological 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
Milecastle 73 is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Roman frontier system known as Hadrian's Wall, which dates back to the early 2nd century AD. The site provides insight into Roman military architecture and the strategic layout of the wall.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9245, -3.0792
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- osm: node/366051760 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milecastle 73 (site of)?
- Milecastle 73 (site of) is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9245°, -3.0792°.
- Is Milecastle 73 (site of) free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Milecastle 73 (site of) is free.