Forts · South West England
Moridunum
Moridunum is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 1.0 km
About
Moridunum is a fortified site in Devon, South-West England. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area EX13.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Axe SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moridunum is a fort located in Axminster, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Axe SSSI and lies within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.7717, -2.9966
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Axminster
- Postcode
- EX13 5RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 1 km
Sources
- osm: w380415145 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moridunum?
- Moridunum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX13 5RE), in the parish of Axminster.
- Is Moridunum a protected site?
- Yes — Moridunum is part of the River Axe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Moridunum?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX13 5RE.