Longovicium, Roman archaeological site in Lanchester, England
The Roman fort of Longovicium stands on Dere Street, measuring 160 meters by 140 meters with substantial stone walls visible in certain locations.
Built around 150 AD by the Legio XX Valeria Victrix, the fort remained active until 400 AD as part of the Roman frontier defense system.
The site includes a civilian settlement extending along Dere Street, where soldiers from across the Roman Empire interacted with local inhabitants.
The archaeological site remains on private land without public access, though visitors can observe sections of the walls from nearby roads.
Columns from the original fort structure were integrated into the construction of the 12th-century All Saints Church, which also houses a Roman altar.
Location: Lanchester
GPS coordinates: 54.81600,-1.75500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:26
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