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Bury Barton is a Roman fort located near Exeter in Devon, England, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The fort forms part of the network of military installations established during the first and second centuries AD to control and secure the southwestern peninsula. The site preserves earthwork remains characteristic of Roman fort construction, including defensive ditches and ramparts that define its rectangular plan. As a component of the Roman military infrastructure in the Southwest, Bury Barton contributes to understanding Roman strategic deployment and the consolidation of Roman authority across Devonshire during the imperial period.
A Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002669. View the official record →
Bury Barton is a Roman fort located near Exeter in Devon, England, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002669.
A Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton 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 1002669.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross (5.7 km), Bowl barrow 80m south west of Hampson Cottage (5.8 km), Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage (5.8 km).
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