Archaeological sites · North East England
Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium)
In or near Lanchester.
Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium) 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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Place summary
Lanchester Roman Fort, known as Longovicium, is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This fort was part of the Roman frontier system and is significant for its historical value. The site provides insights into Roman military architecture and the presence of the Romans in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8166, -1.7534
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Lanchester
- Postcode
- DH7 0HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield — 8.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/157720155 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium)?
- Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH7 0HJ), in the parish of Lanchester.
- What is Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium)?
- Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium)?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH7 0HJ.
- Is Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium) free to visit?
- Yes, Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH7 0HJ. It sits within the North Durham parliamentary constituency.