Archaeological sites · South West England
Old Burrow Roman Fort
In or near Brendon.
Old Burrow Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Tony Atkin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Burrow 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
Old Burrow Roman Fort is a historical site that showcases the remnants of a Roman fortification. Visitors can explore the archaeological remains and learn about the history of Roman military presence in the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Burrow Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its remnants of a Roman military fortification, reflecting the area's historical significance during the Roman occupation of Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2304, -3.7372
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Brendon and Countisbury
- Postcode
- EX35 6NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 6.6 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/71851511 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Burrow Roman Fort?
- Old Burrow Roman Fort is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6NQ), in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury.
- What is Old Burrow Roman Fort?
- Old Burrow Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Burrow Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6NQ.
- Is Old Burrow Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Old Burrow Roman Fort is part of the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Old Burrow Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Old Burrow Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Burrow Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6NQ.