Archaeological sites · North West England
Derventio Roman Fort
In or near Brigham.
Derventio Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Tom H — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Derventio 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: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Derventio Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its remains of a Roman fort, providing insight into military life during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site serves as a significant example of Roman military architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6708, -3.3823
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Papcastle
- Postcode
- CA13 0JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 8.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/823332471 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derventio Roman Fort?
- Derventio Roman Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 0JX), in the parish of Papcastle.
- What is Derventio Roman Fort?
- Derventio Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Derventio Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 0JX.
- Is Derventio Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Derventio Roman Fort is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Derventio Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Derventio Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Derventio Roman Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 0JX. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.