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Roman sites in County Durham


Binchester Roman Fort
Binchester Roman Fort

Binchester is the largest Roman fort in County Durham, dating to the 1st century AD. The site features a well-preserved commanding officer's bath house with a hypocaust underfloor heating system.
Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, DL14 8DJ

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Piercebridge Roman Fort and Bridge
Piercebridge Roman Fort and Bridge

Partial remains of a Roman bridge, including foundations and abutment stones, can be explored in a farm field at Piercebridge. The bridge originally led to the nearby 3rd-century Roman fort of Piercebridge, which has now been excavated to reveal remains of barracks and a bathhouse.
Piercebridge, County Durham, England, DL2 3SW

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Barnard Castle (Self catering)
The Old Smithy, Barnard Castle

The Old Smithy

The Old Smithy rests in Barnard Castle, sleeping eight guests in four bedrooms.
Sleeps 8

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Mickleton (Self catering)
Cobblers Barn, Mickleton

Cobblers Barn

This superb detached cottage, set on the outskirts of the Teesdale hamlet of Mickleton, sleeps ten people in four bedrooms.
Sleeps 10

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