Archaeological sites · North West England
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
In or near Newton Arlosh.
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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Official information
The Palisade Ditches are part of the Roman frontier defenses located along the Cumbrian coast. Visitors can explore the remnants of a Roman camp, road, and a Romano-British field system situated 250 meters north of Silloth Farm.
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
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 North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 4QE), in the parish of Silloth-on-Solway.
- What 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 — archaeological site in Silloth-on-Solway, Allerdale, England, UK.
- 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. The nearest town is Newton Arlosh. Drivers can use postcode CA7 4QE.
- 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).
- 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 free to visit?
- 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 free to enter.
- 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.