Archaeological sites · North West England
Voreda Roman Fort
In or near Plumpton.
Voreda Roman Fort — Roman fort in Hesket, Eden, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Voreda Roman Fort is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area CA11.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Voreda Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Hesket (postcode CA11). This scheduled monument is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI, highlighting its significance in the region's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7379, -2.7889
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hesket
- Postcode
- CA11 9NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642742 (CC0)
- commons: Roman remains next to Castlesteads farm on the A6. - geograph.org.uk - 146575.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Voreda Roman Fort?
- Voreda Roman Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 9NS), in the parish of Hesket.
- What is Voreda Roman Fort?
- Voreda Roman Fort — Roman fort in Hesket, Eden, England, UK.
- How do I get to Voreda Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 9NS.
- Is Voreda Roman Fort a listed building?
- Voreda Roman Fort is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Voreda Roman Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Voreda Roman Fort is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Voreda Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Voreda Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Voreda Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 9NS.