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A Roman Camp in Banwell Woods is a Roman military installation located in Somerset, England. The site, situated within woodland terrain, represents the archaeological evidence of Roman military activity in the region during the period of occupation. The camp's earthworks, visible as defensive ditches and banks, reflect the characteristic layout of temporary or auxiliary Roman marching camps employed during military campaigns. The monument provides important evidence for understanding Roman military operations and movement patterns in the West Country during the Imperial period.
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 in Somerset, England. 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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A Roman Camp in Banwell Woods stands on Dinantian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Mississippian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.