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Lavatris Roman Fort, Yorkshire

Lavatris Roman Fort (aka Lavatrae Roman Fort) is the site of a Roman fort adjacent to the modern day village of Bowes in Yorkshire, in the North Riding. The mediæval Bowes Castle was built within the perimeter of the fort. It is within the council area of County Durham.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1002316.

Primary Name(s): Lavatris Roman Fort
Variant Name(s):  Lavatrae Roman Fort
Place Type: Roman Remains
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.51615,-2.013596
Grid Reference: NY 9921 1342
Civil Parish: Bowes CP
Council Area: County Durham CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Durham PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN302862

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lavatris_Roman_Fort,_Yorkshire_302862