Memorials & monuments · North East England
Piercebridge Roman Fort
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Piercebridge Roman Fort is a scheduled ancient monument situated in the village of Piercebridge on the banks of the River Tees in modern-day County Durham, England. There were Romans here from about A
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- North Road · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Piercebridge Roman Fort, the nearest railway station is North Road, which is 8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DL2 3SF, and entry to the site is free.
About
Piercebridge Roman Fort is a scheduled ancient monument situated in the village of Piercebridge on the banks of the River Tees in modern-day County Durham, England. There were Romans here from about AD 70 until at least the early 5th century. There was an associated vicus and bath house at Piercebridge, and another vicus and a villa south of the river at Cliffe. The Victorians used carved stones from this site when they built St Mary's church at Gainford. Part of the site is under Piercebridge village green. The fort was situated on Dere Street, the major Roman road linking York to the north. The fort was strategically placed to control the crossing of the road over the river Tees, and the major Roman bridge crossing it.
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From the Wikipedia article
Piercebridge Roman Fort is a scheduled ancient monument situated in the village of Piercebridge on the banks of the River Tees in modern-day County Durham, England. There were Romans here from about AD 70 until at least the early 5th century. There was an associated vicus and bath house at Piercebridge, and another vicus and a villa south of the river at Cliffe. The Victorians used carved stones from this site when they built St Mary's church at Gainford. Part of the site is under Piercebridge village green. The fort was situated on Dere Street, the major Roman road linking York to the north. The fort was strategically placed to control the crossing of the road over the river Tees, and the major Roman bridge crossing it.
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Background
Architecture
The fort appears to have followed the standard Roman plan, being rectangular in shape with towers at each corner and four gates. Inside were barracks, workshops, granaries and the garrison headquarters with the commandant's separate accommodation. If it is a Roman bridge, then it would be one of only two remaining in the country; the other one being Chesters Bridge in Northumberland
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- Coordinates
- 54.5350, -1.6780
- District
- Darlington
- Parish
- Piercebridge
- Postcode
- DL2 3SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Darlington
- Nearest railway station
- North Road — 8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Piercebridge Roman Fort (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Piercebridge Roman Fort?
- Piercebridge Roman Fort is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL2 3SF), in the parish of Piercebridge.
- What is Piercebridge Roman Fort?
- Piercebridge Roman Fort is a scheduled ancient monument situated in the village of Piercebridge on the banks of the River Tees in modern-day County Durham, England. There were Romans here from about A
- How do I get to Piercebridge Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is North Road, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL2 3SF.
- Is Piercebridge Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Piercebridge Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Piercebridge Roman Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL2 3SF. It sits within the Darlington parliamentary constituency.