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Castleshaw Roman forts is a complex of two successive Roman fortifications located near Castleshaw in the Pennines of West Yorkshire. The site comprises remains of two forts built during the Roman occupation of Britain, with the earlier fort dating to the first century AD and the later fort constructed in the second century AD as part of the northern frontier defensive system. The forts were strategically positioned to control the upland terrain and maintain communication along the route between Manchester and Ilkley. Archaeological investigation has revealed substantial structural remains including ditches, ramparts, and internal buildings, demonstrating the military infrastructure characteristic of auxiliary forts deployed across Roman Britain's northern regions.
Castleshaw Roman forts, 250m west of Castle Shaw Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017837. View the official record →
Castleshaw Roman forts is a complex of two successive Roman fortifications located near Castleshaw in the Pennines of West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017837.
Castleshaw Roman forts, 250m west of Castle Shaw 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 1017837.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 190m NNE of Knarr Barn (2.7 km), Close Gate Bridge (4 km), Oxygrains packhorse bridge, Rishworth (6.4 km).
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