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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bagraw Roman camp is a fortified military installation located in Northumberland, positioned approximately 463 metres north-north-west of the settlement of Bagraw. The site dates to the Roman period and represents part of the strategic network of forts and associated infrastructure established during Rome's occupation of northern Britain. Adjacent to the camp lies a section of Roman road, which would have facilitated military communication and supply routes across the region. The physical remains of both the camp and road survive as earthwork features and constitute important archaeological evidence of Roman military organisation in this area of Northumberland.

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 fortified military installation located in Northumberland, positioned approximately 463 metres north-north-west of the settlement of Bagraw. 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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