Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCampfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast

Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast

England
List entry 1014918
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Overview

History & significance

Campfield (tower 2b) is a Roman fortlet that formed part of the coastal defences established along the Cumbrian shore during the later Roman occupation of Britain. Located 350 metres south-west of Campfield Farm, the site comprises the remains of a fortification accompanied by parallel ditches and proximity to a Roman road that served the military infrastructure of the frontier region. The tower represents the systematic development of small military installations designed to protect and control movement along this strategically important coastal zone. The site's archaeological importance lies in its contribution to understanding the Roman military organisation and defensive strategy employed in the north-western frontier territories during the Imperial period.

Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014918. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast?

Campfield (tower 2b) is a Roman fortlet that formed part of the coastal defences established along the Cumbrian shore during the later Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014918.

Who is responsible for protecting Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast?

Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast 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 1014918.

What other scheduled monuments are near Campfield (tower 2b) and associated parallel ditches and Roman road, 350m south west of Campfield Farm part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pasture House (milefortlet 3), part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (0.5 km), Pasture House turret 3a (1 km), Herd Hill North (tower 3b), 175m north east of the sheep wash, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (1.5 km).

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