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 fortlet or small fort situated in Northumberland. The site represents the military infrastructure of the Roman occupation of northern Britain, likely dating to the 1st or 2nd century AD as part of the extensive network of auxiliary installations that supported Roman control of the region. The monument survives as earthwork remains visible in the landscape, demonstrating the typical characteristics of Roman military camps with their defensive ditches and ramparts. Its location reflects the strategic positioning of Roman forces in this area of northern England during the imperial period.

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 fortlet or small fort situated 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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