Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBagraw Roman camp and section of Roman road, 463m NNW of Bagraw

Bagraw Roman camp and section of Roman road, 463m NNW of Bagraw

England
List entry 1006506
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bagraw Roman camp is a Roman military installation situated in Northumberland, dating to the Roman occupation period of Britain. The site comprises an auxiliary fort with associated defensive earthworks, positioned strategically to command local terrain and facilitate communication along the frontier zone. A section of Roman road runs approximately 463 metres to the north-northwest of the camp, forming part of the wider network of military infrastructure that supported Roman administrative and military operations in northern Britain. The surviving earthworks, including ditches and ramparts, remain visible as archaeological features that testify to the engineering standards and military organisation characteristic of the Roman period in this region.

Bagraw Roman camp and section of Roman road, 463m NNW of Bagraw is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006506. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bagraw Roman camp and section of Roman road, 463m NNW of Bagraw?

Bagraw Roman camp is a Roman military installation situated in Northumberland, dating to the Roman occupation period of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006506.

Who is responsible for protecting Bagraw Roman camp and section of Roman road, 463m NNW of Bagraw?

Bagraw Roman camp and section of Roman road, 463m NNW of Bagraw 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 1006506.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bagraw Roman camp and section of Roman road, 463m NNW of Bagraw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp (2.1 km), Roman temporary camp at Dargues (2.8 km), Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage (2.9 km).

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