Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Roman fort at The Lunt
In or near Ryton-on-Dunsmore.
Roman fort at The Lunt — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midgeway · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman fort at The Lunt is a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Roman fort at The Lunt is an archaeological site that showcases the remains of a Roman military fortification. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site and learn about Roman military life in Britain.
Place summary
The Roman fort at The Lunt is located in the West Midlands. It is an archaeological site that provides insight into Roman military architecture and settlement in Britain. The fort is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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Background
History
Four periods of occupation of the fort during periods of unrest in Roman Britain have been identified by excavation. The fort was built around AD 60 to act as a supply depot and headquarters for an unknown legion during the final campaign against Boudica. From AD 64 it was used, in the second phase, by a cohort which reduced the size of the fort, but from which the principia, praetorium, two granaries and six barrack blocks have been excavated. A number of buildings were demolished to construct a gyrus. Many horse fittings, possible stabling, an extensive metalworking area, granary and storage space suggests a cavalry unit was present at this time. This second phase lasted until AD 77/8.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3727, -1.4966
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Warwick
- Parish
- Baginton
- Postcode
- CV8 3AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Nearest railway station
- Midgeway — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Roman fort at The Lunt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman fort at The Lunt?
- Roman fort at The Lunt is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV8 3AD), in the parish of Baginton.
- What is Roman fort at The Lunt?
- Roman fort at The Lunt — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman fort at The Lunt?
- The nearest railway station is Midgeway, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV8 3AD.
- Who owns Roman fort at The Lunt?
- Roman fort at The Lunt is owned by Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.
- Is Roman fort at The Lunt free to visit?
- Yes, Roman fort at The Lunt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman fort at The Lunt?
- The nearest railway station is Midgeway, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV8 3AD.