Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wath marching camp
In or near Nunnington.
Wath marching camp — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Phil Catterall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wath marching camp is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Wath marching camp is the site of a Roman temporary camp located in North Yorkshire. It features a cropmark and an earthwork, with remnants of its irregular square plan visible, offering views across the surrounding landscape.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wath marching camp is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. This Roman military encampment is significant for understanding the military strategies and movements of the Roman army in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1623, -0.9688
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hovingham
- Postcode
- YO62 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2754307654 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wath marching camp?
- Wath marching camp is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO62 4AS), in the parish of Hovingham.
- What is Wath marching camp?
- Wath marching camp — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wath marching camp?
- Drivers can use postcode YO62 4AS.
- Is Wath marching camp a protected site?
- Yes — Wath marching camp is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wath marching camp free to visit?
- Yes, Wath marching camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wath marching camp?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO62 4AS. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.