Archaeological sites · North East England
Roman Signal Station
In or near Gilmonby.
Roman Signal Station — archaeological in england north east.
Dave Kelly — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Roman Signal Station is a archaeological located in england north east. 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: Bowes Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roman Signal Station is an archaeological site located in North-East England. This structure was part of the Roman military communication system, used for relaying messages across the landscape. The site provides insights into Roman engineering and military strategy in Britain. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical significance of this ancient communication hub.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5104, -2.0832
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bowes
- Postcode
- DL12 9RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n7036970393 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17664432 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Signal Station?
- Roman Signal Station is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9RH), in the parish of Bowes.
- What is Roman Signal Station?
- Roman Signal Station — archaeological in england north east.
- How do I get to Roman Signal Station?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9RH.
- Is Roman Signal Station a protected site?
- Yes — Roman Signal Station is part of the Bowes Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Roman Signal Station?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9RH. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.