Archaeological sites · South West England
Roman Town House
In or near Charminster.
Roman Town House — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7175, -2.4412
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1XE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1305 224283
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2425177590 (ODbL)
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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.