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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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Wolsingham (Self catering)
Auckland Cottage, Wolsingham

Auckland Cottage

This cottage rests in Wolsingham and can sleep nine people in four bedrooms.
Sleeps 9

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Staindrop (Self catering)
The Cote, Staindrop

The Cote

This stone semi-detached cottage is on a livestock farm two and a half miles from Staindrop, and sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
Sleeps 6

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