Historic bridges · North East England
Greta Bridge Roman Fort
In or near Whorlton.
Greta Bridge Roman Fort — a bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Rayner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Greta Bridge Roman Fort is a bridge located in england-north-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
Greta Bridge Roman Fort is a historical site that showcases the remnants of a Roman fortification. Visitors can explore the archaeological remains and learn about the history of Roman Britain.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Greta Bridge Roman Fort is a historical site located in North-East England. This fort was part of the Roman military network and reflects the strategic importance of the area during the Roman occupation. Its remains provide insight into Roman engineering and military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5139, -1.8713
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Rokeby
- Postcode
- DL12 9SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/270413921 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greta Bridge Roman Fort?
- Greta Bridge Roman Fort is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9SE), in the parish of Rokeby.
- What is Greta Bridge Roman Fort?
- Greta Bridge Roman Fort — a bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greta Bridge Roman Fort?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9SE.
- Is Greta Bridge Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Greta Bridge Roman Fort is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Greta Bridge Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Greta Bridge Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greta Bridge Roman Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9SE. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.