Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium
In or near Wroxeter.
Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Richard Croft — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium is a archaeological located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Wroxeter Roman City, also known as Viroconium Cornoviorum, was a significant Roman town in Britain, originally established as a military base. It features extensive archaeological remains, including a large forum and public baths, and is notable for its historical significance as the capital of the Cornovii tribe.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wroxeter Roman City, also known as Viroconium, is an archaeological site located in Mid Wales. It was one of the largest Roman cities in Britain and is noted for its extensive remains, including a bathhouse and city walls. The site provides insight into Roman urban life in the province of Britannia.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6744, -2.6451
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Wroxeter and Uppington
- Postcode
- SY5 6PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/460030912 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium?
- Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 6PJ), in the parish of Wroxeter and Uppington.
- What is Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium?
- Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 6PJ.
- Is Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium a protected site?
- Yes — Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium free to visit?
- Yes, Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wroxeter Roman City/Viroconium?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 6PJ. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.