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Birdoswald Roman Fort
Gilsland, North West England
A Roman fort on a river bluff, with a long stretch of wall running past it.
- Price
- English Heritage entry
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Birdoswald stands above the River Irthing at the western end of the walkable wall. You can see granaries, a gate and the longest stretch of wall still standing. English Heritage looks after the site.
Good to know
- Walk the wall to the viaduct
- Check opening days with English Heritage
- Best time
- Spring and summer
- Open
- Roughly April to October
- Getting there
- Sealed road, site car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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