Banks East Turret, Hadrian's Wall, Cumbria. Open daily. Free entry
Details
Accessibility:
The terrain around Banks East Turret is fairly uneven, grassy patches in rainy weather are not recommended for wheelchair users.
The terrain around Banks East Turret is fairly uneven, grassy patches in rainy weather are not recommended for wheelchair users.
Brief Description:
Banks East in Cumbria is the best preserved turret or observation tower in the western sector of Hadrian's Wall. Each turret was manned by a few soldiers watching over the frontier.
Originally there were two turrets per Roman mile along Hadrian's Wall, Banks East Turret remained in use until late 4th century AD.
Further Information:
Address:
Pike Hill, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2BX
Opening Hours:
Open daily (reasonable times during daylight hours)
Directions:
Hadrian's Wall Path, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2BX, OS NY574647
Car:
Venue situated on minor road east of Banks village; 3.5 miles north-east of Brampton
Car:
Venue situated on minor road east of Banks village; 3.5 miles north-east of Brampton
Transport:
For more local travel information go to: http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/timetables/carlisle.asp
For more national travel information go to: www.traveline.info/
For more national travel information go to: www.traveline.info/
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
674 metres*
1.30 miles*
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1.32 miles*
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1.61 miles*
1.92 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.