Piercebridge Roman Fort

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Type: Historic Site

One of a series of Roman sites on Dere Street on its route through County Durham. These sites are linked by the Dere Street Trail. Piercebridge Roman Fort features interpreted remains of a fort site known as Morbium, which dates back to around AD270. Some of the finds from this historic site are on display at the nearby Bowes Museum.

Opening Times

Open All Year

01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010
Day	Times
Monday	09:00	17:00
Tuesday	09:00	17:00
Wednesday	09:00	17:00
Thursday	09:00	17:00
Friday	09:00	17:00
Saturday	09:00	17:00
Sunday	09:00	17:00

01/01/2011 - 31/12/2011
Day	Times
Monday	09:00	17:00
Tuesday	09:00	17:00
Wednesday	09:00	17:00
Thursday	09:00	17:00
Friday	09:00	17:00
Saturday	09:00	17:00
Sunday	09:00	17:00
Bank Holiday	09:00	17:00

01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012
Day	Times

Ticket Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free Admission	Free

Free access

Road Directions

Leave Darlington town centre on the A67 (Barnard Castle Road), following sings for Piercebridge Village. Take a left turn on to the B6275 into Piercebridge Village, the entrance to the fort site is on your left, opposite the Village Green.