Name: Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall
Rating: 5.0

Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall

Banks, Brampton CA8 2BX, UK

1-99 Years

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Banks East in Cumbria is the best preserved turret or observation tower in the western sector of Hadrian's Wall, where the Wall, instigated on the orders of the emperor Hadrian in AD 122, was originally made from turf.

Originally there were two such turrets to every Roman mile along Hadrian's Wall, each manned by a few soldiers watching over the frontier. Banks East Turret remained in use until late in the 4th century AD.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Banks East in Cumbria is the best preserved turret or observation tower in the western sector of Hadrian's Wall, where the Wall, instigated on the orders of the emperor Hadrian in AD 122, was originally made from turf.
Originally there were two such turrets to every Roman mile along Hadrian's Wall, each manned by a few soldiers watching over the frontier. Banks East Turret remained in use until late in the 4th century AD.

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Parking: Car parking is available on site with a £2 charge for non-members payable by text. Parking is free for Members with a valid English Heritage car sticker on display. If you would prefer to pay in advance of your visit, please visit our parking payment service website.

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Price: Paid

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/banks-east-turret-hadrians-wall/#beforeyougo

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Banks, Brampton CA8 2BX, UK

Post Code: CA8 2BX

Council: Cumberland

County: Cumbria

Road Access: On minor road east of Banks village; 3 1⁄2 miles NE of Brampton.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: Car parking is available on site with a £2 charge for non-members payable by text. Parking is free for Members with a valid English Heritage car sticker on display. If you would prefer to pay in advance of your visit, please visit our parking payment service website.