Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoothby Roman fort

Boothby Roman fort

England
List entry 1014585
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boothby Roman fort is a Roman military installation located in Cumberland, northern England, dating to the period of Roman occupation of Britain. The fort was established as part of the strategic network of defensive installations built to control and garrison the frontier regions of Roman Britain. Archaeological evidence indicates the site comprises the typical Roman fort layout with ditches and ramparts, though substantial portions remain buried or have been subject to later disturbance. The fort's position within Cumberland reflects Rome's military priorities in securing the northern territories during the imperial period.

Boothby Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014585. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boothby Roman fort?

Boothby Roman fort is a Roman military installation located in Cumberland, northern England, dating to the period of Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014585.

Who is responsible for protecting Boothby Roman fort?

Boothby Roman fort 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 1014585.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boothby Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon (2.1 km), Romano-British farmstead and associated enclosure 770m ESE of Old Church (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 710m south east of Old Church (3.6 km).

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