Archaeological sites · North West England
Caermote Fort
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Caermote Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
John Holmes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caermote 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caermote Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features remains of a fortification from the Iron Age, providing insight into historical military architecture and settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7200, -3.2400
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Blennerhasset and Torpenhow
- Postcode
- CA7 1JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/527782144 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caermote Fort?
- Caermote Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 1JH), in the parish of Blennerhasset and Torpenhow.
- What is Caermote Fort?
- Caermote Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caermote Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 1JH.
- Is Caermote Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Caermote Fort is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Caermote Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Caermote Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caermote Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 1JH.