Archaeological sites · North East England
Housesteads Roman Fort
In or near Bardon Mill.
Housesteads Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Housesteads Roman Fort 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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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, postcode NE47. It is one of the best-preserved Roman forts on Hadrian's Wall, showcasing the military history of the Roman Empire in Britain. The site offers insights into Roman life and military structure during their occupation.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0125, -2.3298
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bardon Mill
- Postcode
- NE47 6NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/10090475543 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Housesteads Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 6NN.
- 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.
- Is Housesteads Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Housesteads Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Housesteads Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 6NN.