Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roman Fort (Site)
In or near Ripponden.
Roman Fort (Site) — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, 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
- Slaithwaite · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman Fort (Site) is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, 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
The Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It represents remnants of military architecture from the Roman period, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during that era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6532, -1.8739
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD3 3YZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/3927542797 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Fort (Site)?
- Roman Fort (Site) is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD3 3YZ), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Roman Fort (Site)?
- Roman Fort (Site) — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman Fort (Site)?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD3 3YZ.
- Is Roman Fort (Site) a protected site?
- Yes — Roman Fort (Site) is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Roman Fort (Site) free to visit?
- Yes, Roman Fort (Site) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman Fort (Site)?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD3 3YZ.