Archaeological sites · North Wales
Whittington Marching Camp
In or near Bagley.
Whittington Marching Camp — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Jeremy Bolwell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oswestry · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whittington Marching Camp is a archaeological located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Whittington Marching Camp is a historic Roman temporary camp located near Perry Farm in Shropshire. The site features an unusual and irregular layout, with dimensions of approximately 460 meters by 330 meters, and provides good visibility over the surrounding countryside.
Place summary
Whittington Marching Camp is an archaeological site located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance as a military encampment, reflecting the area's strategic importance in past conflicts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8657, -2.9653
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Whittington
- Postcode
- SY11 4PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Oswestry — 5.7 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2754655531 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whittington Marching Camp?
- Whittington Marching Camp is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY11 4PD), in the parish of Whittington.
- What is Whittington Marching Camp?
- Whittington Marching Camp — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whittington Marching Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Oswestry, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY11 4PD.
- Is Whittington Marching Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Whittington Marching Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whittington Marching Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Oswestry, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY11 4PD.