Follies · North East England
dolichenum at Vindolanda
In or near Bardon Mill.
dolichenum at Vindolanda — a temple folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Jay Pea — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
dolichenum at Vindolanda is a temple folly located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Vindolanda is a significant archaeological site featuring a Roman fort and museum located along Hadrian's Wall. Visitors can explore well-preserved Roman remains, see artefacts, and learn about the history of the Roman army in Britain.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dolichenum at Vindolanda is a folly located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is a reconstruction of a Roman temple dedicated to the god Dolichenus, reflecting the area's historical significance related to Roman Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9918, -2.3609
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bardon Mill
- Postcode
- NE47 7JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Phone
- 01434 344 277
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.vindolanda.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q139593692 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is dolichenum at Vindolanda?
- dolichenum at Vindolanda is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7JN), in the parish of Bardon Mill.
- What is dolichenum at Vindolanda?
- dolichenum at Vindolanda — a temple folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to dolichenum at Vindolanda?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 7JN.
- Is dolichenum at Vindolanda a protected site?
- Yes — dolichenum at Vindolanda is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is dolichenum at Vindolanda free to visit?
- Yes, dolichenum at Vindolanda is free to enter.
- How do I get to dolichenum at Vindolanda?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7JN.