Where is Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort?

Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5AF), in the parish of Bowness.

How do I get to Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort?

The nearest railway station is Annan, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5AF.

Is Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort a protected site?

Yes — Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).

Is Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort free to visit?

Yes, Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort is free to enter.

How do I get to Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort?

The nearest railway station is Annan, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5AF.

Archaeological sites · North West England

Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort

In or near Bowness-on-Solway.

Free admission

Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox, Bowness-on-Solway - geograph.org.uk - 4976063 — JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Annan · 4.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Bowness-on-Solway 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: 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

Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It was part of the Roman frontier system and is significant for its historical value related to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site provides insights into military and civilian life during this era.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.9530, -3.2150
District: Cumberland
Parish: Bowness
Postcode: CA7 5AF
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station: Annan — 4.6 km

Sources

osm: way/1023927179 (ODbL)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort?: Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5AF), in the parish of Bowness.
What is Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort?: Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort?: The nearest railway station is Annan, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5AF.
Is Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort a protected site?: Yes — Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
Is Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort free to visit?: Yes, Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort is free to enter.
How do I get to Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort?: The nearest railway station is Annan, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5AF.

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