Magnis (Carvoran)
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Magnis or Magna was a Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall in northern Britain. Its ruins are now known as Carvoran Roman Fort and are located near Carvoran, Northumberland, in northern England. It was built on the Stanegate frontier and Roman road, linking Coria (Corbridge) in the east to Luguvalium (Carlisle) in the west, before the building of Hadrian's Wall.
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Location in Northumberland | |
Location | |
Coordinates | 54.9849°N 2.5244°W / 54.9849; -2.5244 |
Place name | Carvoran |
County | Northumberland |
Country | England |
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UK-OSNG reference | NY665656 |
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The fort is now the site of the Roman Army Museum.