Lavatrae

Lavatrae
Bowes, County Durham, England
Site information
TypeCastra
ConditionEarthworks only survive
Location
Coordinates54°31′00″N 2°00′49″W / 54.5168°N 2.0136°W / 54.5168; -2.0136
Site history
In useearly 70s AD - 4th century AD
MaterialsA wooden fort surrounded by stone walls

Lavatrae, also known as Lavatris, was a Roman fort in the modern-day village of Bowes, County Durham, England. The medieval Bowes Castle was built within the perimeter of the fort.

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