Archaeological sites · South West England
Roman Fortlet
In or near Lynmouth.
Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Trevor Rickard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woody Bay · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman Fortlet is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Roman Fortlet is a historical site that showcases remnants of Roman military architecture. Visitors can explore the archaeological features and learn about the history of Roman Britain.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roman Fortlet is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is a remnant of the Roman military presence in Britain, providing insight into the period's defensive structures. The site contributes to the understanding of Roman military strategy and settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2275, -3.9160
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Martinhoe
- Postcode
- EX31 4QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Woody Bay — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2751523192 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Fortlet?
- Roman Fortlet is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4QT), in the parish of Martinhoe.
- What is Roman Fortlet?
- Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman Fortlet?
- The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4QT.
- Is Roman Fortlet a protected site?
- Yes — Roman Fortlet is part of the West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Roman Fortlet free to visit?
- Yes, Roman Fortlet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman Fortlet?
- The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4QT.