Archaeological sites · North West England
Bibra Roman Fort
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Bibra Roman Fort — archaeological site in Holme St Cuthbert, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bibra Roman Fort is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 6.7 km away. Postcode area CA7.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Silloth Dunes and Mawbray Bank SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bibra Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Holme St Cuthbert (postcode CA7). It is designated as a scheduled monument and lies within the boundaries of several Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including Silloth Dunes and Mawbray Bank, as well as Upper Solway Flats & Marshes. Additionally, it is part of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8262, -3.4183
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Holme St Cuthbert
- Postcode
- CA7 4LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642650 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bibra Roman Fort?
- Bibra Roman Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 4LB), in the parish of Holme St Cuthbert.
- What is Bibra Roman Fort?
- Bibra Roman Fort — archaeological site in Holme St Cuthbert, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
- How do I get to Bibra Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 4LB.
- Is Bibra Roman Fort a listed building?
- Bibra Roman Fort is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Bibra Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Bibra Roman Fort is part of the Silloth Dunes and Mawbray Bank SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bibra Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Bibra Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bibra Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 4LB.