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Burrow Walls is a Roman fort located in Cumberland, England, dating to the Roman occupation period. The fort occupies a naturally defensive position and represents an example of Roman military infrastructure deployed in northern Britain. The site preserves earthwork remains that reflect the characteristic layout of Roman auxiliary forts, including traces of the characteristic playing-card shape plan typical of such establishments. The fort's strategic location reflects Roman efforts to control and garrison the northern frontier region during the Imperial 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 fort located in Cumberland, England, dating to the Roman occupation period. 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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