Archaeological sites · North West England
Rigodunum Roman Fort
In or near Marsden.
Rigodunum Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Greenfield · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rigodunum Roman Fort is a archaeological located in england-north-west, 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: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rigodunum Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance as a Roman military outpost. The remains provide insight into Roman military architecture and settlement patterns in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5835, -2.0032
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Saddleworth
- Postcode
- OL3 5HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Greenfield — 5 km
Sources
- osm: way/1167518714 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rigodunum Roman Fort?
- Rigodunum Roman Fort is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL3 5HS), in the parish of Saddleworth.
- What is Rigodunum Roman Fort?
- Rigodunum Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rigodunum Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL3 5HS.
- Is Rigodunum Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Rigodunum Roman Fort is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rigodunum Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Rigodunum Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rigodunum Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL3 5HS.