Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
mithraeum at Carrawburgh
mithraeum at Carrawburgh — mithraeum adjacent to the Roman fort at Carrawburgh, in Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
mithraeum at Carrawburgh is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Constructed primarily of stone. Heritage designation: part of a Scheduled Monument. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "mithraeum adjacent to the Roman fort at Carrawburgh, in Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.0339°, -2.2226°.
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Place summary
The Mithraeum at Carrawburgh is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of a Scheduled Monument, reflecting its significance in Roman history and religious practices. The site features remains associated with the worship of the god Mithras, providing insight into the rituals of this ancient cult.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0339, -2.2226
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Simonburn
- Postcode
- NE46 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24673907 (CC0)
- commons: Brocolitia Mithraic temple alters.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is mithraeum at Carrawburgh?
- mithraeum at Carrawburgh is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4DB), in the parish of Simonburn.
- Is mithraeum at Carrawburgh a listed building?
- mithraeum at Carrawburgh is officially recognised as part of a Scheduled Monument listed.
- How do I get to mithraeum at Carrawburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4DB.