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North Tawton Roman Fort

No. 247 of 2,675 in Dartmoor, No. 87 for history. History, 8.7 km from Okehampton, just outside Dartmoor National Park.

The archaeological site of a Roman fort at North Tawton.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=444022OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Dartmoor View Holiday ParkStay, 9.6 km from Moretonhampstead, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Oxenham ArmsGrade II* listed, 6.4 km from OkehamptonFood and pubs
The Tors Inn3.4 km from OkehamptonFood and pubs
The Seven Stars6.4 km from OkehamptonFood and pubs
Taw River Inn5.3 km from OkehamptonFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Finch Foundry (NT)Grade II* listed, 5.3 km from OkehamptonHistory and heritage
Devon Escape Rooms1.7 km from Okehampton, just outside the parkRainy day

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