Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton

A Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton

England
List entry 1002669
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton is a military installation located in Devon. The site comprises earthwork remains of defensive structures dating to the Roman period of Britain. The fort represents part of the network of Roman military establishments that controlled and administered the south-western frontier of Roman Britain. The surviving earthworks, including ditches and ramparts, provide evidence of the fort's layout and defensive capabilities during its period of occupation.

A Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002669. View the official record →

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What is A Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton?

A Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton is a military installation located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002669.

Who is responsible for protecting A Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near A Roman fort and Roman camp at Bury Barton?

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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