Archaeological sites · North West England
Roman Fort
In or near Eccleston.
Roman Fort — archaeological in wales north.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 3.0 km
About
Roman Fort is a archaeological located in wales north. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in Huntington, North Wales, with the postcode CH3. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Dee. The site provides insights into Roman military architecture and settlement patterns in Britain. Visitors can explore the remnants of the fort and appreciate the historical context of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1677, -2.8592
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Huntington
- Postcode
- CH3 6GS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 3 km
Sources
- osm: w962929396 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17675499 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Fort?
- Roman Fort is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 6GS), in the parish of Huntington.
- What is Roman Fort?
- Roman Fort — archaeological in wales north.
- How do I get to Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 6GS.
- Is Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Roman Fort is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 6GS.