Archaeological sites · South West England
Lapford Roman Fort
In or near Chawleigh.
Lapford Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lapford · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lapford Roman Fort 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.
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Official information
Lapford Roman Fort consists of two distinct Roman military structures, with the smaller fort covering about 1.9 hectares and situated within a larger enclosure that may extend up to 8 hectares. The site features remnants of ramparts and ditches, indicating its historical significance as a military installation during the Roman period.
Place summary
Lapford Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It represents a significant remnant of Roman military architecture in Britain, reflecting the strategic importance of the area during the Roman occupation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8492, -3.8010
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Lapford
- Postcode
- EX17 6AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lapford — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2703542386 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lapford Roman Fort?
- Lapford Roman Fort is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 6AB), in the parish of Lapford.
- What is Lapford Roman Fort?
- Lapford Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lapford Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 6AB.
- Is Lapford Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Lapford Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lapford Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 6AB.