Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Metchley Roman Fort
In or near Birmingham.
Metchley Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- University · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Metchley Roman Fort is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Metchley Roman Fort is an archaeological site that showcases the remnants of a Roman fortification. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site and learn about the Roman presence in Britain.
Place summary
Metchley Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It represents a significant remnant of Roman military history in Britain. The fort's remains provide insight into the Roman occupation and military strategies in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4510, -1.9384
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B15 2AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Nearest railway station
- University — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.birmingham.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/251488208 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Metchley Roman Fort?
- Metchley Roman Fort is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B15 2AG), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Metchley Roman Fort?
- Metchley Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Metchley Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B15 2AG.
- Is Metchley Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Metchley Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Metchley Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B15 2AG.