Archaeological sites · North West England
Golden Fleece marching camp
In or near Cummersdale.
Golden Fleece marching camp — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Golden Fleece marching camp 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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Official information
The Golden Fleece is the site of a Roman temporary camp located in Cumbria, near Carlisle. It features cropmarks that outline the camp's structure, which includes four gates and a unique rampart design, providing insights into Roman military architecture.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Golden Fleece marching camp is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance, providing insights into military strategies and encampments from the past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8575, -2.8708
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St Cuthbert Without
- Postcode
- CA4 0AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Wetheral — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2952848094 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Golden Fleece marching camp?
- Golden Fleece marching camp is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 0AN), in the parish of St Cuthbert Without.
- What is Golden Fleece marching camp?
- Golden Fleece marching camp — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Golden Fleece marching camp?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 0AN.
- Is Golden Fleece marching camp a protected site?
- Yes — Golden Fleece marching camp is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Golden Fleece marching camp free to visit?
- Yes, Golden Fleece marching camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Golden Fleece marching camp?
- The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 0AN.