Castles · North East England
Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station)
In or near Helbeck.
Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) — a castle in North East England, United Kingdom.
David Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) is a castle located in North East England, 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: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roper Castle, also known as the Round Table, is a Roman signal station located in North-West England. This site is notable for its historical significance as a military outpost during the Roman era. Its structure reflects the strategic importance of communication and defence in ancient Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4955, -2.1834
Sources
- osm: node/433995977 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station)?
- Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station)?
- Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) — a castle in North East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station)?
- The nearest town is Helbeck. Its coordinates are 54.4955°, -2.1834°.
- Is Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) a protected site?
- Yes — Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) charge admission?
- Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.