Archaeological sites · South West England
Green Ore Roman metal-working site
In or near Wells.
Green Ore Roman metal-working site — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Green Ore Roman metal-working site is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Official information
The Green Ore Roman metal-working site is a Romano-British lead-working settlement located in Somerset. Excavations have revealed various artifacts, including pottery and lead pigs inscribed with 'Vespasian', indicating the site's historical significance from the 1st to 4th century.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Green Ore Roman metal-working site is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance related to Roman metal production. The site provides insight into ancient industrial practices in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2599, -2.6105
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Chewton Mendip
- Postcode
- BA3 4LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 9.2 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6898644324 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Green Ore Roman metal-working site?
- Green Ore Roman metal-working site is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 4LS), in the parish of Chewton Mendip.
- What is Green Ore Roman metal-working site?
- Green Ore Roman metal-working site — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Green Ore Roman metal-working site?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 4LS.
- Is Green Ore Roman metal-working site a protected site?
- Yes — Green Ore Roman metal-working site is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Green Ore Roman metal-working site free to visit?
- Yes, Green Ore Roman metal-working site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Green Ore Roman metal-working site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 4LS. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.