Archaeological sites · South East England
Durocornovium Roman Site
In or near Liddington.
Durocornovium Roman Site — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richard Jefferies Halt · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Durocornovium Roman Site is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Durocornovium is the site of a possible Roman small town located on Ermine Street, with evidence of occupation from the mid-1st century. Excavations have revealed various structures, including courtyard buildings and parts of the road, along with numerous artifacts such as coins and brooches.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Durocornovium Roman Site is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is known for its remnants of a Roman settlement, providing insights into the region's ancient history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5694, -1.7277
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Covingham
- Postcode
- SN3 5AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon South
- Nearest railway station
- Richard Jefferies Halt — 3 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4794266698 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durocornovium Roman Site?
- Durocornovium Roman Site is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN3 5AW), in the parish of Covingham.
- What is Durocornovium Roman Site?
- Durocornovium Roman Site — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Durocornovium Roman Site?
- The nearest railway station is Richard Jefferies Halt, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN3 5AW.
- Is Durocornovium Roman Site a protected site?
- Yes — Durocornovium Roman Site is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Durocornovium Roman Site free to visit?
- Yes, Durocornovium Roman Site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Durocornovium Roman Site?
- The nearest railway station is Richard Jefferies Halt, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN3 5AW.