Archaeological sites · North West England
Olenacvm Roman fort
In or near Westward.
Olenacvm Roman fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Olenacvm Roman fort is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Olenacvm Roman fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents a significant remnant of Roman military architecture in Britain, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during the Roman occupation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8074, -3.1531
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Westward
- Postcode
- CA7 8LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/521801593 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olenacvm Roman fort?
- Olenacvm Roman fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 8LJ), in the parish of Westward.
- What is Olenacvm Roman fort?
- Olenacvm Roman fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Olenacvm Roman fort?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 8LJ.
- Is Olenacvm Roman fort a protected site?
- Yes — Olenacvm Roman fort is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Olenacvm Roman fort free to visit?
- Yes, Olenacvm Roman fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Olenacvm Roman fort?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 8LJ.