Lancaster Roman Fort, Lancaster

Name: Lancaster Roman Fort
Address: Lancaster, United Kingdom

#19 among attractions in Lancaster

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Lancaster Roman Fort, also known as Wery Wall, Galacum or Calunium, is the modern name given to ruined former Roman fort atop Castle Hill in Lancaster in North West England. The first castra was founded c. 80 AD within the Roman province of Britannia. ()

Coordinates: 54°3'5"N, 2°48'12"W

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Lancaster United Kingdom

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Lancaster Roman Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Priory, Judges' Lodgings.

~700 ftSW
Museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
4 min walk • Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune.
0.5 miSE
Catholic cathedral for services and events
Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster
13 min walk • Lancaster Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral Church of St Peter and Saint Peter's Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.
~520 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
Lancaster Priory, Lancaster
3 min walk • Lancaster Priory, formally the Priory Church of St Mary, is the Church of England parish church of the city of Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is located near Lancaster Castle and since 1953 has been designated a Grade I listed building. It is in the deanery of Lancaster, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the Diocese of Blackburn.
~510 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster
3 min walk • The Judges' Lodgings, formerly a town house and now a museum, is located between Church Street and Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
~920 ftNW
Museum, Military museum
Lancaster Maritime Museum, Lancaster
5 min walk • The Custom House, Lancaster is a grade II* listed building located on St Georges Quay, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The architect was Richard Gillow of the Gillow furniture making family. Designed in 1764 for the Port Commissioners, it was used for its original purpose until 1882 when the Customs were transferred to Barrow-in-Furness.
~1800 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Queen Victoria Memorial, Lancaster
9 min walk • The Queen Victoria Memorial in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, is a Grade II* listed building. It stands in the centre of Dalton Square, Lancaster facing Lancaster Town Hall.
0.4 miSE
City hall
Lancaster Town Hall, Lancaster
10 min walk • Lancaster Town Hall is a municipal building in Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1640 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Cafe, Theater
The Dukes, Lancaster
8 min walk • The Dukes is a theatre in Lancaster, England. It is the county's only producing theatre venue, and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
~1560 ftE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Grand Theatre, Lancaster
8 min walk • The Grand Theatre in Lancaster, England is one of the oldest theatres in England and the third oldest in Britain, having been in near continuous use since 1782. Though it was seen numerous extensions and alterations, much of the original stone has survived.
~1010 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster
5 min walk • Lancaster City Museum is a museum in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is housed in the former Lancaster Town Hall building in Market Square.
~1030 ftE
Church, Georgian architecture
St John's, Lancaster
5 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is a redundant Anglican church in North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lancaster Roman Fort?

Nearby attractions include Lune Millennium Bridge, Lancaster (3 min walk), Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster (3 min walk), Lancaster Priory, Lancaster (3 min walk), Lancaster Castle, Lancaster (4 min walk).

How to get to Lancaster Roman Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lancaster Roman Fort:

Bus

Bus Station • Lines: 2X, 4, 40, 40A, 41, 42, 49, 4X, 55, 555, 6A, 80, 81, 81A, 81B, 81G, 881, 89, Pr (4 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (7 min walk)