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Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall)

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Poltross is one of the best preserved milecastles along Hadrian's Wall. The interior is 21.5 metres by 18.5 metres in size. Within the milecastle are remains of an oven, and a section of a stair leading up to the ramparts of the Wall.

Poltross Burn Milecastle is also known as Milecastle 48.
Gilsland, Cumbria, England

About Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall)
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Located on a minor road east of Banks village, just southwest of Gilsland, near the old railway station. Open access site.
Website: Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall)
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OS NY634661
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Nearest Towns and Villages Haltwhistle - 5.5 miles away Bewcastle - 6.9 miles away Haydon Bridge - 13.5 miles away Kirkoswald - 16.2 miles away Carlisle - 16.4 miles away Wall - 17.4 miles away Chollerford - 18.2 miles away Great Salkeld - 18.7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Cottage No 6 - 7.6 miles from Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £168

Cottage No 2 - 7.6 miles from Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £240

Cottage No 3 - 7.6 miles from Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £196

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Nearest Hotels

Mill Hill Farmhouse - 5.7 miles from Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) Haltwhistle, Northumberland Stay from: £0.00

Yew Tree Chapel - 8.9 miles from Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) Brampton, Cumbria Stay from: £70.00

Ald Pallyards & Newpallyards - 10.7 miles from Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) Carlisle, Cumbria Stay from: £40.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Brookside Villa - 0.5 miles from Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) Brampton, Cumbria From: £100.00

Gilsland Spa Hotel - 0.8 miles from Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) Gilsland, Northumberland From: £45.00

Bush Nook - 1 miles from Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) Gilsland, Cumbria From: £100.00

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Haltwhistle
Tourist Information Centre
Railway Station
Station Road
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
England
NE49 0HN
Tel: 01434 322002
Fax: 01434 322470
Email: haltwhistletic@btconnect.com
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