Binchester
Introduction
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Binchester
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 18 Feb 2007
Although the name implies a Roman origin, the actual Roman remains, including Vinovia Roman fort, lie on the River Wear a good 2 km distant from the village.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.68299
Longitude
-1.647111