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Burrow Walls is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Cumberland in north-west England, dating to the second century AD. The fort was established as part of Rome's military infrastructure during the occupation of Britain and sits within the broader network of defensive installations along the northern frontier. The site preserves earthwork remains that reveal the characteristic layout of a Roman fort, including ditches and ramparts that once defined its perimeter and internal structures. Its position and construction reflect the strategic importance of controlling the Lake District region during the Roman period.
Burrow Walls Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007161. View the official record →
Burrow Walls is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Cumberland in north-west England, dating to the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007161.
Burrow Walls 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 1007161.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Workington Hall tower house and later medieval fortified house (1.4 km), Jane Pit, a 19th century coal mine adjacent to the Sports Ground, Mossbay (2.4 km), Defended enclosure at Salterbeck (4.3 km).
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