Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp

Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp

England
List entry 1006507
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Blakehope Roman fort is a Roman military installation located in Northumberland in northern England. The site comprises both a fort and an adjacent temporary camp, representing distinct phases of Roman occupation and military activity in the region during the imperial period. The fort's earthwork remains are visible in the landscape, preserving evidence of Roman garrison infrastructure in this frontier zone of Roman Britain. The temporary camp reflects the logistical requirements of Roman military campaigns, particularly those associated with the advance northward during the early imperial period.

Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006507. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp?

Blakehope Roman fort is a Roman military installation located in Northumberland in northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006507.

Who is responsible for protecting Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp?

Blakehope Roman fort and 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 1006507.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric settlement, funerary and agricultural remains, 650m south of South Monkridge Bridge (6.3 km), Round cairn, 580m north of Woodhouse (7.3 km), Low Cleughs Bastle, 580m NNE of Low Leam Farm (7.9 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp