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Lanchester Roman fort

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Earthworks onlybanks, ditches and platforms — read the ground, not walls

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Lanchester Roman fort preserves the earthworks of a former Roman fort in County Durham. It is one of six Roman forts the Albion Guide charts in the county. The nearest railway station is Durham, 11.5 km to the east.

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