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Roman Fort and Associated Features 150m South-West of Standing Flat Bridge

9 ha

📷 Bill Henderson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome9 ha

Getting here

53.64363, -1.28620

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Great Tit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Great Tit, Magpie +52 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Great Tit, Magpie +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Large White +145 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Large White +145 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Pocket-moss, Creeping Feather-moss, White-tipped Bristle-moss +54 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Pocket-moss, Creeping Feather-moss, White-tipped Bristle-moss +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wakefield WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Standing Flat Bridge.

📷 Bill Henderson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Standing Flat Bridge.

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Carr Bridge Playing FieldsUrban park3.1 km→🌱Minsthorpe ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Pease ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Carleton GreenUrban park3.9 km→🦉UPTON COUNTRY PARKNature reserve3.4 km→⛪St Luke and All Saints ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→

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