Archaeological sites · South East England
The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features
In or near Silchester.
The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features — archaeological site in Silchester, Basingstoke and Deane, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bramley · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Silchester, Basingstoke and Deane, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3573°, -1.0830°.
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Official information
Silchester, originally known as Calleva, was a significant Iron Age and Roman town in Hampshire. Visitors can explore the well-preserved Roman city walls and the remains of the amphitheatre, which provide insights into the town's historical development and archaeological significance.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum is located in South-East England. This archaeological site is designated as a scheduled monument and lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3573, -1.0830
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Silchester
- Postcode
- RG7 2HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Phone
- 01189 700132
- Nearest railway station
- Bramley — 3.4 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17676001 (CC0)
- commons: Silchester Roman city walls 21.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features?
- The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 2HH), in the parish of Silchester.
- What is The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features?
- The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features — archaeological site in Silchester, Basingstoke and Deane, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features?
- The nearest railway station is Bramley, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7 2HH.
- Is The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features a listed building?
- The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features a protected site?
- Yes — The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features free to visit?
- Yes, The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features?
- The nearest railway station is Bramley, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 2HH.