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Blitterlees milefortlet 12 is a Roman coastal fortification situated on the Cumberland coast as part of the defensive system protecting the north-western frontier of Roman Britain. Dating to the second century AD, it formed one of a series of small fortlets spaced at regular intervals along the Cumbrian coastline, functioning as a garrison point and coastal watch station. The site comprises the remains of a small rectangular fortification, typical of milefortlet construction, designed to control movement along the littoral and support the broader military infrastructure of the province. Its position within this linear defensive arrangement reflects Roman strategic planning for the security of peripheral areas and maritime access during the imperial period.
Blitterlees (milefortlet 12), part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014913. View the official record →
Blitterlees milefortlet 12 is a Roman coastal fortification situated on the Cumberland coast as part of the defensive system protecting the north-western frontier of Roman Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014913.
Blitterlees (milefortlet 12), part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast 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 1014913.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure 1/2 mile (800m) S of Wolsty (2.7 km), Beckfoot Roman fort (4 km), Roman fortlet 40m SSW of Castle Fields (4.3 km).
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