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πŸ›οΈ Wilderspool-Elworth

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πŸ›οΈ Wilderspool-Elworth
Roman fort and settlement remains in northwest England


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 14 Mar 2026 at 20:26
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Warrington, Cheshire, northwest England (53.372767, -2.583188)
  • Period: 1st–2nd centuries CE (Roman occupation)
  • Type: Military fort, vicus (civilian settlement), and river crossing
  • Current status: Archaeological site with fragmentary above-ground remains; mostly subsurface

Wilderspool-Elworth represents a significant Roman military and civilian establishment situated on the River Mersey in what is now ...

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