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Adel Roman fort and settlement is a Roman military installation located near Leeds in West Yorkshire. The fort dates to the Roman occupation of Britain, likely established during the first or second century AD as part of the broader Roman infrastructure in the north of England. Archaeological evidence indicates the site served both military and civilian functions, with traces of the fort's defences and associated settlement features surviving in the landscape. The monument represents an important example of Roman military organisation in the Pennine region during the occupation period.
Adel Roman fort and settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1473027. View the official record →
Adel Roman fort and settlement is a Roman military installation located near Leeds in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1473027.
Adel Roman fort and settlement 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 1473027.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm (1.2 km), Stone hut circle settlement in Iveson Wood (2.7 km), Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital (2.8 km).
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