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Lavatrae Roman Fort

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Lavatrae Roman Fort in England North East, United Kingdom.

Bowes Castle 1969 - geograph.org.uk - 4625988

Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Lavatrae Roman Fort is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Lavatrae, also known as Lavatris, was a Roman fort in the modern-day village of Bowes, County Durham, England. The medieval Bowes Castle was built within the perimeter of the fort.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.5161, -2.0137
Parish
Bowes
Postcode
DL12 9LE
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lavatrae Roman Fort?
Lavatrae Roman Fort is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9LE), in the parish of Bowes.
Does Lavatrae Roman Fort charge admission?
Lavatrae Roman Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Lavatrae Roman Fort?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9LE. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.