Staroveké zrúcaniny v Anglicku

Ancient Ruins & Roman Forts

This collection spans thousands of years of English history, from the Neolithic timber circle at Woodhenge and the Bronze Age settlement of Grimspound to the massive Iron Age earthworks of Maiden Castle. It highlights the Roman frontier with several sites along Hadrian’s Wall, including Birdoswald Fort and Walltown Crags. Medieval history is represented by the legendary clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle and the abandoned foundations of Hound Tor village on Dartmoor, offering a comprehensive look at the country's archaeological heritage.

Ancient Ruins & Roman Forts — Mapa

Dietrich Krieger / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel, North Cornwall…

Linden Milner / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Maiden Castle

Maiden Castle is an Iron Age hillfort 1.6 mi southwest of Dorchester, in the English county of Dorset.

Ethan_Doyle_White / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Grimspound

Grimspound is a late Bronze Age settlement, situated on Dartmoor in Devon, England.

William / CC-BY-SA

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Woodhenge

Woodhenge is a Neolithic Class II henge and timber circle monument within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site in Wiltshire, England.

Mike Peel / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Birdoswald Roman Fort

Birdoswald Roman Fort was known as Banna in Roman times, reflecting the geography of the site on a triangular spur of land bounded by…

Warofdreams / CC BY 2.5

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Nine Ladies Stone Circle

The Nine Ladies is a stone circle located on Stanton Moor in Derbyshire in the English East Midlands.

Simon1975 / Public domain

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Poltross Burn Milecastle

Milecastle 48, is a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall. Its remains lie near the village of Gilsland in Cumbria where it was historically known as…

Nilfanion / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Vilage

The remains of a 13th-century settlement on Dartmoor, consisting of several stone longhouses, barns, and kilns. The village was likely abandoned in the 14th or 15th century.

Mike Quinn / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Walltown Crags

One of the highest and most dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall, following the steep contours of the Whin Sill. It features a well-preserved turret and extensive views across the Northumberland landscape.

Mike Quinn / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Milecastle

A small fort built at intervals of one Roman mile along Hadrian's Wall. These structures served as gated crossing points and provided accommodation for patrolling soldiers.

Dougsim / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Verterae

Brough (), although colloquially pronounced ‘Broom’ by the locals and sometimes known as Brough under Stainmore, is a village and civil…

Throwawayhack / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Magnis

Magnae, sometimes Magnae Dobunnorum to distinguish it from the Magnae of the Carvetii on Hadrian's Wall in northern Britain, was a Romano…

Jim Linwood / CC BY 2.0

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Clarendon Palace

Clarendon Palace is a medieval ruin 2+1⁄4 miles east of Salisbury in Wiltshire, England.

Public domain

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Royston Cave

Royston Cave is an artificial cave located in Katherine's Yard, Melbourn Street, Royston, England.

John Illingworth / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Olicana Roman Fort

The remains of a Roman auxiliary fort in Ilkley, originally established around 79 AD. Visible features include sections of the defensive stone walls and an interpretive heritage trail.

Northernhenge / CC0

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North Stainmore Roman signal station

A small Roman fortlet and signal station situated on the trans-Pennine road. It served as a lookout point and defensive post guarding the Stainmore Pass.

cisko66 / CC BY 3.0

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Castle How Hillfort

An Iron Age hillfort situated on a steep-sided promontory overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake, featuring multiple defensive ramparts and ditches.