Archaeological sites · South West England
North Tawton Roman Fort
In or near Sampford Courtenay.
North Tawton Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Matthew Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Tawton 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
North Tawton Roman Fort features the earthwork remains of a Roman fort, which is believed to have served as a tax-collecting center. The site includes various structural remnants such as entrance gaps and an annexe, and it has been affected by agricultural activities over the years.
Place summary
North Tawton Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It represents a Roman military installation and provides insight into the region's historical significance during the Roman occupation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7829, -3.9002
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- North Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 8.8 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2304013486 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Tawton Roman Fort?
- North Tawton Roman Fort is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2BB), in the parish of North Tawton.
- What is North Tawton Roman Fort?
- North Tawton Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Tawton Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2BB.
- Is North Tawton Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, North Tawton Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Tawton Roman Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2BB. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.