Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Blackchester (Roman Fort)
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Blackchester (Roman Fort) — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackchester (Roman Fort) is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Blackchester is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. This former Roman fort provides insight into the military presence in the region during the Roman occupation. Its remains contribute to the understanding of Roman fortifications in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5381, -2.6971
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 9EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 8.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/2546782436 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackchester (Roman Fort)?
- Blackchester (Roman Fort) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9EJ).
- What is Blackchester (Roman Fort)?
- Blackchester (Roman Fort) — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackchester (Roman Fort)?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD6 9EJ.
- Is Blackchester (Roman Fort) free to visit?
- Yes, Blackchester (Roman Fort) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackchester (Roman Fort)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9EJ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.