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Cataractonium is a Romano-British settlement and fort complex located near Catterick in North Yorkshire, occupying a strategically important position on the River Swale. The site comprises a series of military installations and associated civilian settlement dating primarily from the 1st to 4th centuries AD, reflecting its significance as a major nodal point on the road network connecting the north of Roman Britain. The fort itself formed part of the defensive and administrative infrastructure controlling the routes northward to Hadrian's Wall and Scotland. Archaeological investigation has revealed substantial structural remains, artefactual evidence, and inscriptional material that attest to its role as a substantial garrison town and trading centre throughout the Roman occupation of Britain.
Cataractonium Roman forts and town is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021181. View the official record →
Cataractonium is a Romano-British settlement and fort complex located near Catterick in North Yorkshire, occupying a strategically important position on the River Swale. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021181.
Cataractonium Roman forts and town 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 1021181.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Giles medieval hospital, post-medieval farmstead and Iron Age occupation site immediately north of St Giles Farm (1.4 km), Pallet Hill motte and bailey castle, 80m north west of St Anne's Church (1.9 km), Bainesse Roman roadside settlement and Anglian cemetery (2.6 km).
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