Archaeological sites · North West England
Brocavum Roman Fort
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Brocavum Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Brocavum 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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Official information
Brougham Castle is a historic site that features a formidable keep and various structures added by the Clifford family. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, climb to the top of the keep for panoramic views, and learn about the life of Lady Anne Clifford through an exhibition.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brocavum Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents a significant remnant of Roman military architecture in the region. The fort's remains provide insight into the Roman presence in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6532, -2.7173
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA10 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 2.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1660790285 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brocavum Roman Fort?
- Brocavum Roman Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2AA), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Brocavum Roman Fort?
- Brocavum Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brocavum Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2AA.
- Is Brocavum Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Brocavum Roman Fort is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Brocavum Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Brocavum Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brocavum Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2AA.