Archaeological sites · North West England
Galava Roman Fort
In or near Rydal.
Galava Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Simon Burchell — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Galava Roman Fort is a archaeological located in england-north-west, 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Galava Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in North-West England. This fort was part of the Roman frontier system and provides insight into military life during the Roman occupation of Britain. Its remains are of significant historical interest, reflecting the strategic importance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4223, -2.9687
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 0EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 6.4 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/43060432 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Galava Roman Fort?
- Galava Roman Fort is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0EN), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Galava Roman Fort?
- Galava Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Galava Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0EN.
- Is Galava Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Galava Roman Fort is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Galava Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Galava Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Galava Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0EN.