Archaeological sites · South West England
Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp
In or near Westleigh.
Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chapelton · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This site represents a military encampment used by the Romans during their campaigns in Britain. Its significance lies in its well-preserved layout, offering insights into Roman military strategy and organisation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0085, -4.1499
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Alverdiscott
- Postcode
- EX39 4QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Chapelton — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/3879241461 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp?
- Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 4QQ), in the parish of Alverdiscott.
- What is Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp?
- Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Chapelton, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX39 4QQ.
- Is Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alverdiscott Roman Temporary Camp?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 4QQ. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.