Archaeological sites · North East England
Aesica Roman Fort
In or near Greenhead.
Aesica Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Les Hull — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aesica Roman Fort 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aesica Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It was part of the Roman frontier system and is notable for its significance in understanding Roman military presence in Britain. The site offers insights into the fortifications and daily life of Roman soldiers.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9949, -2.4645
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Greenhead
- Postcode
- NE49 9NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 3 km
Sources
- osm: way/273366210 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aesica Roman Fort?
- Aesica Roman Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE49 9NF), in the parish of Greenhead.
- What is Aesica Roman Fort?
- Aesica Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aesica Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE49 9NF.
- Is Aesica Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Aesica Roman Fort is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Aesica Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Aesica Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aesica Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE49 9NF.