Archaeological sites · South West England
Waddon Hill (Roman Fort)
In or near Netherbury.
Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ray Beer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Waddon Hill is the site of a Roman fort, providing insight into the military architecture and history of Roman Britain. Visitors can explore the remains of the fort and learn about its significance in the region.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Waddon Hill is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is the remains of a Roman fort, significant for its historical value. The site offers insights into Roman military architecture and settlement in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8105, -2.7846
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Stoke Abbott
- Postcode
- DT8 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne — 7 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/249222067 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waddon Hill (Roman Fort)?
- Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT8 3JZ), in the parish of Stoke Abbott.
- What is Waddon Hill (Roman Fort)?
- Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Waddon Hill (Roman Fort)?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT8 3JZ.
- Is Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) a protected site?
- Yes — Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) free to visit?
- Yes, Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waddon Hill (Roman Fort)?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT8 3JZ.