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A Roman Camp in Banwell Woods is a Roman military installation located near Banwell in Somerset. The site represents strategic Roman military presence in the south-western peninsula during the period of occupation, likely dating to the first or second century AD. The camp's earthworks, which survive as ditched enclosures, reflect the characteristic planning of Roman temporary or auxiliary fortifications, with evidence of defensive ditches and ramparts that would have protected a garrison and supplies. Its location in Banwell Woods suggests positioning relative to local communication routes and territorial control during the Roman administration of Britain.
A Roman Camp in Banwell Woods is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008111. View the official record →
A Roman Camp in Banwell Woods is a Roman military installation located near Banwell in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008111.
A Roman Camp in Banwell Woods is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008111.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval estate boundary earthwork on Shute Shelve Hill (3.7 km), Picken's Hole (3.8 km), Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard (4 km).
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