Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Piper Sike Turret (51a)
Piper Sike Turret (51a) — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Piper Sike Turret (51a) is a other 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
Piper Sike Turret (51a) is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is a notable example of a Roman watchtower from the 2nd century AD, part of the extensive network along Hadrian's Wall. It is recognised for its historical significance and is designated as a scheduled monument.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9807, -2.6448
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Waterhead
- Postcode
- CA8 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/435104735 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Piper Sike Turret (51a)?
- Piper Sike Turret (51a) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2BU), in the parish of Waterhead.
- Is Piper Sike Turret (51a) free to visit?
- Yes, Piper Sike Turret (51a) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Piper Sike Turret (51a)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2BU. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.