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Virosidum Roman Fort, Yorkshire

Virosidum Roman Fort (aka Bainbridge Roman Fort) is the site of a Roman fort and settlement situated near to the modern town of Bainbridge in Yorkshire, in the North Riding. The fort occupies a strategic position on the summit of Brough Hill, between the confluence of the River Bain and River Ure. It is within the council area of North Yorkshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1017920.

Place Type: Roman Remains
Alternative name(s): Bainbridge Roman Fort
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.306969,-2.097862
Grid Reference: SD937901
Police Area: North Yorkshire
Council Area: North Yorkshire
Civil Parish: Bainbridge CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 305348
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Virosidum_Roman_Fort,_Yorkshire_305348

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