Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Poltross Burn Milecastle
Poltross Burn Milecastle — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Poltross Burn Milecastle is a archaeological 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
Poltross Burn Milecastle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It forms part of the Roman frontier system along Hadrian's Wall, providing insight into the military architecture of the era. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9890, -2.5735
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Thirlwall
- Postcode
- CA8 7BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
Sources
- osm: node/306265588 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poltross Burn Milecastle?
- Poltross Burn Milecastle is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9890°, -2.5735°.
- Is Poltross Burn Milecastle free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Poltross Burn Milecastle is free.