Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps
Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps — archaeological site in Stanwix Rural, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 5.8 km away. Postcode area CA6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moss Side 1 and 2 are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Stanwix Rural (postcode CA6). These Roman temporary camps are designated as scheduled monuments and are part of the River Eden and Tributaries Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 54.9347, -2.8494
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA6 4QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650485 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps?
- Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4QY), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- Is Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps a listed building?
- Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps a protected site?
- Yes — Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4QY.