Archaeological sites · North East England
Housesteads Roman Fort
In or near Bardon Mill.
Housesteads Roman Fort — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Duncan Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 4.4 km
About
Housesteads Roman Fort is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Loughs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Housesteads Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is one of the best-preserved Roman forts along Hadrian's Wall, providing insights into Roman military life in Britain. Visitors can explore the remains of the fort, including barracks, a granary, and a commandant's house, set against a backdrop of the surrounding landscape. The site is significant for its historical value and offers an educational experience about Roman history in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0133, -2.3303
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bardon Mill
- Postcode
- NE47 6NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 4.4 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Housesteads Roman Fort?
- Housesteads Roman Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 6NN), in the parish of Bardon Mill.
- What is Housesteads Roman Fort?
- Housesteads Roman Fort — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Housesteads Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 6NN.
- Who owns Housesteads Roman Fort?
- Housesteads Roman Fort is owned by National Trust.
- Is Housesteads Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Housesteads Roman Fort is part of the Roman Wall Loughs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Housesteads Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 6NN.