Scheduled Monuments›England›Brownrigg milefortlet 22, 800m north east of the Cemetery Chapel, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast

Brownrigg milefortlet 22, 800m north east of the Cemetery Chapel, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast

England

List entry 1014804

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England

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History & significance

Brownrigg milefortlet 22 is a Roman coastal defence installation situated on the Cumbrian coast in Cumberland, England. The milefortlet forms part of the systematic chain of fortified posts constructed during the Roman occupation to protect the north-western frontier, particularly during the later Roman period when threats from Irish Sea raiders became significant. The structure represents the characteristic small-scale fortification type deployed along this stretch of coastline, designed to provide surveillance and defensive capability at regular intervals. The site is recorded as an ancient monument of archaeological importance and is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1014804.

Brownrigg milefortlet 22, 800m north east of the Cemetery Chapel, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014804. View the official record →

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What is Brownrigg milefortlet 22, 800m north east of the Cemetery Chapel, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast?

Brownrigg milefortlet 22 is a Roman coastal defence installation situated on the Cumbrian coast in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014804.

Who is responsible for protecting Brownrigg milefortlet 22, 800m north east of the Cemetery Chapel, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast?

Brownrigg milefortlet 22, 800m north east of the Cemetery Chapel, 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 1014804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brownrigg milefortlet 22, 800m north east of the Cemetery Chapel, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maryport (Alavna) Roman fort, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast, its associated vicus and a length of Roman road (2.2 km), Roman cremation cemetery, 380m south east of Maryport Roman fort (2.4 km), Netherhall (2.7 km).

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Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Maryport (Alavna) Roman fort, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast, its associated vicus and a length of Roman road

2.2 km

Roman cremation cemetery, 380m south east of Maryport Roman fort

2.4 km

Netherhall

2.7 km

Medieval site in Netherhall Park, left bank of River Ellen

2.8 km

18th century bottle works on Irish Street, 200m north of Mote Hill

3.4 km

Coke ovens at the southern end of Furnace Road

3.4 km

Castle Hill motte and site of a World War II gun emplacement

3.5 km

Romano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg

4.3 km

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