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Bean Burn 1 is a Roman temporary camp located in Northumberland, England, dating to the Roman military campaigns in Britain, likely of first or second century date. The site represents the type of field fortification constructed during expeditionary movements, characterised by a rectilinear plan with defensive ditches and ramparts typical of Roman marching camps. Its location in Northumberland reflects the strategic importance of the region during Roman efforts to consolidate control over northern Britain. The camp's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding Roman military logistics and the routes of advance taken by Roman forces operating in this frontier zone.
Bean Burn 1 Roman temporary camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010942. View the official record →
Bean Burn 1 is a Roman temporary camp located in Northumberland, England, dating to the Roman military campaigns in Britain, likely of first or second century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010942.
Bean Burn 1 Roman temporary camp 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 1010942.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bean Burn 2 Roman temporary camp (0.2 km), Seatsides 1 Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road from the west side of the road from Once Brewed to the south side of the B6318 (1.3 km), Willimontswyke (uninhabited portions) (2.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Bean Burn 1 Roman temporary camp's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Bean Burn 1 Roman temporary camp stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone, sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.