Milecastle

No. 207 of 1,689 in Northumberland, No. 120 for history. History, 9.0 km from Haltwhistle, just outside Northumberland National Park.

The ruins of a milecastle.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milecastle_49Overture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.60 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Chapel house farm walkers campsiteStay, 6.4 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkCamping
Haltwhistle - Camping and Caravanning Club SiteStay, 2.9 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkCamping
Blenkinsopp Castle Home ParkStay, 4.3 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
House of Meg Cafe7.8 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Samson Inn7.5 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Slack House Organic Farm cafe9.9 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ye Olde Forge Tea Rooms5.0 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Roman Army Museum4.4 km from HaltwhistleHistory and heritage
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre9.5 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

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