Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm
Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm — archaeological site in Silloth-on-Solway, Allerdale, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Silloth-on-Solway, Allerdale, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.8738°, -3.3834°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences, are located 250m north of Silloth Farm in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site is designated as a scheduled monument and is associated with a Roman camp, road, and Romano-British field system. It lies within the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI, the Solway Coast AONB, and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes RAMSAR site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8738, -3.3834
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Silloth-on-Solway
- Postcode
- CA7 4QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.soldiersinsilloth.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17677795 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm?
- Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 4QE), in the parish of Silloth-on-Solway.
- Is Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm a listed building?
- Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 4QE.