Binchester Roman Fort
📍 County Durham, England
About
Vinovia or Vinovium was a Roman fort and settlement situated just over 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north of the town of Bishop Auckland on the banks of the River Wear in County Durham, England. The fort was the site of a hamlet until the late Middle Ages, but the modern-day village of Binchester is about 2 miles (3 km) to the east, near Spennymoor. The ruins are now known as the Binchester Roman Fort.
Known as Vinovia, this was one of the largest Roman forts in County Durham, covering about 9 acres. The fort was established in the late 1st century AD and occupied until the 4th century. The highlight is the exceptionally well-preserved commandant's bath house with its intact hypocaust (underfloor heating) system—considered the best surviving example in Britain. Open seasonally.
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