Memorials & monuments · North East England
Rey Cross Roman Camp
In or near Gilmonby.
Rey Cross Roman Camp — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rey Cross Roman Camp is a memorial located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Rey Cross Roman Camp is the site of a temporary Roman military camp located at the highest point of the Stainmore Pass in County Durham. The camp features substantial ramparts, ditches, and nine visible gates, and it is believed to have been constructed during the first century AD, serving as a strategic point along the Roman road from York to Carlisle.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bowes Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rey Cross Roman Camp is a memorial located in North-East England. It commemorates the site of a Roman military encampment, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5067, -2.1552
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/433732596 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rey Cross Roman Camp?
- Rey Cross Roman Camp is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Rey Cross Roman Camp?
- Rey Cross Roman Camp — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rey Cross Roman Camp?
- Its coordinates are 54.5067°, -2.1552°.
- Is Rey Cross Roman Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Rey Cross Roman Camp is part of the Bowes Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rey Cross Roman Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Rey Cross Roman Camp is free to enter.