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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · South West England

Roman Town House

In or near Charminster.

Free admission

Roman Town House — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Roman Town House, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester - geograph.org.uk - 4269090

Jo and Steve Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Dorchester West · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Roman Town House is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Roman Town House is an archaeological site located in South-East England, postcode DT1. It features well-preserved remains of a Roman domestic building, providing insight into urban life during that era. The site is of significant historical interest, reflecting the architectural style and living conditions of the time.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7175, -2.4412
District
Dorset
Parish
Dorchester
Postcode
DT1 1XE
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Phone
+44 1305 224283
Nearest railway station
Dorchester West0.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Roman Town House?
Roman Town House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1XE), in the parish of Dorchester.
What is Roman Town House?
Roman Town House — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Roman Town House?
The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1XE.
Is Roman Town House a protected site?
Yes — Roman Town House is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Roman Town House free to visit?
Yes, Roman Town House is free to enter.
How do I get to Roman Town House?
The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1XE.