Castles · North East England
Lavatrae Roman Fort
In or near Gilmonby.
Lavatrae Roman Fort in England North East, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lavatrae Roman Fort is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Bowes Castle, built on the site of the Roman fort of Lavatris, features impressive ruins of a 12th-century keep. It was strategically important for guarding the Stainmore Pass and offers visitors a glimpse into its historical significance.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Lavatrae, also known as Lavatris, was a Roman fort in the modern-day village of Bowes, County Durham, England. The medieval Bowes Castle was built within the perimeter of the fort.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.5161, -2.0137
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bowes
- Postcode
- DL12 9LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lavatrae Roman Fort?
- Lavatrae Roman Fort is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9LE), in the parish of Bowes.
- What is Lavatrae Roman Fort?
- Lavatrae Roman Fort in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lavatrae Roman Fort?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9LE.
- Is Lavatrae Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Lavatrae Roman Fort is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Lavatrae Roman Fort charge admission?
- Lavatrae Roman Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Lavatrae Roman Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9LE. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.