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Camerton is a Romano-British settlement site located near Midsomer Norton in Somerset, England. The site comprises a small Romano-British town with associated settlement remains dating principally to the Roman occupation period, alongside evidence of prehistoric and early medieval activity in the vicinity. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains, pottery, and other material culture indicative of occupation across multiple periods. The site represents an important example of Romano-British urbanism in the South West and contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and economic activity in the region during and around the Roman period.
Camerton Romano-British town and associated Prehistoric and early medieval monuments is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013881. View the official record →
Camerton is a Romano-British settlement site located near Midsomer Norton in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013881.
Camerton Romano-British town and associated Prehistoric and early medieval monuments 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 1013881.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stoney Littleton long barrow (4.9 km), Kingsdown camp, Mells Down (5.9 km), Vobster Breach colliery, 890m ENE of Tweed Farm (7.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Camerton Romano-British town and associated Prehistoric and early medieval monuments's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Camerton Romano-British town and associated Prehistoric and early medieval monuments stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.