Forts · South West England
Restormel Roman Fort
In or near Rescorla.
Restormel Roman Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lostwithiel · 1.4 km
- Free entry
About
Restormel Roman Fort is a fortified site in South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lostwithiel, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area PL22.
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Official information
Restormel Roman Fort is the site of a Roman fort located in Cornwall, near Lostwithiel. It features a complex of earthworks that suggest a defensive settlement with Roman influences, and it is only the second Roman fort known in Cornwall.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Restormel Roman Fort is a historic fort located in Lostwithiel, South-West England. It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall. The fort's remains reflect its significance during the Roman era.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4188, -4.6727
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lostwithiel
- Postcode
- PL22 0HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Lostwithiel — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w317124151 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Restormel Roman Fort?
- Restormel Roman Fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL22 0HN), in the parish of Lostwithiel.
- What is Restormel Roman Fort?
- Restormel Roman Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Restormel Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lostwithiel, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL22 0HN.
- Is Restormel Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Restormel Roman Fort is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Restormel Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lostwithiel, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL22 0HN.