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County Durham Roman fort handed to new custodians

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County Durham Roman fort handed to new custodians
Pictured, from left to right at Binchester Roman Fort, are Dr John Castling, from The Auckland Project; Jane Ruffer, chief executive of The Auckland Project; Mark Rowland, visitor assistant at Binchester Roman Fort; councillor Karen Allison, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for leisure, tourism, regeneration and high street; and Benjamin Westwood, archaeology manager at Durham County Council

A County Durham heritage attraction dating back to Roman Britain is set to come under new management as part of plans to enhance its future.


Durham County Council is transferring custodianship of Binchester Roman Fort to The Auckland Project. 


The site, one of the largest Roman military bases in northern Britain and dating back to 80 AD, features substantial remains including two well-preserved bath houses.


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