Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Olicana Roman Fort
In or near Denton.
Olicana Roman Fort — archaeological in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley · 0.3 km
About
Olicana Roman Fort is a archaeological located in england yorkshire. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Olicana Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. This fort was part of the Roman frontier system and provides insights into military life during the Roman occupation of Britain. Visitors can explore the remains and learn about the fort's strategic significance in the region. The site contributes to the understanding of Roman military architecture and settlement patterns in Yorkshire.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9271, -1.8243
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 9FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley — 0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olicana Roman Fort?
- Olicana Roman Fort is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 9FE), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is Olicana Roman Fort?
- Olicana Roman Fort — archaeological in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Olicana Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 9FE.
- Is Olicana Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Olicana Roman Fort is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Olicana Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 9FE.