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Stanwick Camp

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Extensive earthwork remains of a 1st century Iron Age fort established by the Brigantes tribe. The site was not purely defensive, but was used as a trading centre and administrative capital for the Brigantes. Excavations have found Brigantian and Samian pottery, as well as Iron Age weapons, and a skull.

The earthworks cover a huge area, enclosing 850 acres. The site was built in at least three phases, begining in the mid 1st century. Around 50 AD the site was enlarged to take in 130 acres, with space for livestock to be kept within the earthworks.Within a few decades the site was enlarged once more, but that work was never finished, perhaps due to the Roman advance in Brigantian territory in 71 AD. The completed defenses stretch 4 miles.

The Brigantes were the most powerful tribe in northern Britain during the early Roman period, and for a time they were strong enough to withstand Roman pressure from the south. After the final victory of the Romans, the Brigantes moved their tribal capital to Aldborough.
Forcett, Yorkshire, England

About Stanwick Camp
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: In Forcett village, on a monor road off the A6274
Website: Stanwick Camp
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Piercebridge Roman Bridge - 3 miles (Roman)

Rokeby Park - 6.1 miles (Historic House)

Moulton Hall - 6.5 miles (Historic Property)

Raby Castle - 7 miles (Castle)

Richmond Castle - 7.1 miles (Castle)

Egglestone Abbey - 7.5 miles (Abbey)

Easby Abbey - 7.6 miles (Abbey)

Barnard Castle - 8.5 miles (Castle)

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Darlington - 6.6 miles away

Richmond - 7.3 miles away

Middleham - 15.8 miles away

Bedale - 16.4 miles away

Northallerton - 16.7 miles away

Aysgarth - 18.5 miles away

Muker - 19 miles away

Osmotherley - 19.6 miles away

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Hilltop Cottage Dalton Hilltop Cottage - 4.7 miles from Stanwick Camp
Dalton, Yorkshire
Sleeps: 2
Stay from: £225
Keepers Cottage Dalton Keepers Cottage - 4.7 miles from Stanwick Camp
Dalton, Yorkshire
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £220
Curlew Cottage Dalton Curlew Cottage - 4.7 miles from Stanwick Camp
Dalton, Yorkshire
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £240

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The George Hotel Darlington The George Hotel - 2.8 miles from Stanwick Camp
Darlington, County Durham
Stay from: £0.00
Headlam Hall Hotel & Spa Gainford Headlam Hall Hotel & Spa - 4.2 miles from Stanwick Camp
Gainford, County Durham
Stay from: £70.00
Scotch Corner Hotel Richmond Scotch Corner Hotel - 4.9 miles from Stanwick Camp
Richmond, Yorkshire
Stay from: £39.20

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The George Piercebridge The George - 2.8 miles from Stanwick Camp
Piercebridge, County Durham
From: £30.00
Holme House Darlington Holme House - 3.1 miles from Stanwick Camp
Darlington, County Durham
From: £26.00
The Four Alls Richmond The Four Alls - 3.4 miles from Stanwick Camp
Richmond, Yorkshire
From: £32.50

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Richmond
Tourist Information Centre
Friary Gardens
Victoria Road
Richmond
Yorkshire
England
DL10 4AJ
Tel: 01748 828742
Fax: 01748 825994
Email: Richmond.TIC@richmondshire.gov.uk
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