Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm

Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm

England
List entry 1002909
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm is a Roman military installation located in Northumberland. The site represents evidence of Roman military presence in the region during the period of occupation of northern Britain, likely dating to the first or second century AD. The camp's physical remains survive as earthwork features visible in the landscape, comprising defensive works typical of temporary or auxiliary Roman military establishments. Such installations were integral to Rome's strategic control and administration of the frontier regions of Roman Britain.

Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002909. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm?

Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm is a Roman military installation located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002909.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm?

Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm 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 1002909.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended settlement, 360m north east of Pike House (0.9 km), Round cairn on Garleigh Hill, 790m north east of Lordenshaw (2.3 km), Lordenshaw multivallate hillfort, Romano-British settlements, field system, cairnfield, cross dyke, round cairn cemetery, rock art and medieval park pale (2.6 km).

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