Roman Heritage

Roman remains fascinate almost everyone and they have been found on several sites in Darlington. But, our Roman Heritage is most vividly appreciated at the Darlington village of Piercebridge, where the remains of  Piercebridge Roman Fort can be seen and explored.

Roman findings at Piercebridge go back as long ago as 70AD when it could have been a strategic river crossing. By 125AD the first civil settlement was built, beside the early line of the Roman Dere Street.

The late fort, of which remains can be visited today, was large and thought to have been built around 270AD. Remains of defensive ditches, walls, courtyard buildings and even a hypocaust heating system can be clearly seen.

For more information and a leaflet on Piercebridge Roman Fort please contact:

Darlington Tourist Information
Dolphin Centre
Horsemarket
Darlington
DL1 5RP
telephone: +44 01325 388666
e-mail: tic@darlington.gov.uk