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Forts Β· South West England

Moridunum

In or near All Saints.

Moridunum is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Farm Gate - geograph.org.uk - 1070207

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Axminster Β· 1.0 km

About

Moridunum is a fortified site in Devon, South-West England. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area EX13.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Axe SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Moridunum is a fort located in Axminster, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Axe SSSI and lies within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
50.7717, -2.9966
County
Devon
District
East Devon
Parish
Axminster
Postcode
EX13 5RE
Parliamentary constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth
Nearest railway station
Axminster β€” 1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moridunum?
Moridunum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX13 5RE), in the parish of Axminster.
What is Moridunum?
Moridunum is a fort in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Moridunum?
The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX13 5RE.
Is Moridunum a protected site?
Yes β€” Moridunum is part of the River Axe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Moridunum?
The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX13 5RE.