Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChesters Pike Roman temporary camp

Chesters Pike Roman temporary camp

England
List entry 1010944
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Chesters Pike is a Roman temporary camp located in Northumberland, England, dating to the period of Roman military campaigns in northern Britain, likely associated with the Agricolan advance or subsequent operations in the first and second centuries AD. The site displays the characteristic defensive features of Roman marching camps, including ditch systems and ramparts arranged in the playing-card layout typical of Roman military engineering. Its location in Northumberland reflects the strategic importance of the region during Rome's efforts to establish and maintain control over the far north of Britain. The camp represents valuable archaeological evidence of Roman military operations and logistics in this frontier region during the imperial period.

Chesters Pike Roman temporary camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010944. View the official record →

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What is Chesters Pike Roman temporary camp?

Chesters Pike is a Roman temporary camp located in Northumberland, England, dating to the period of Roman military campaigns in northern Britain, likely associated with the Agricolan advance or subsequent operations in the first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010944.

Who is responsible for protecting Chesters Pike Roman temporary camp?

Chesters Pike Roman temporary camp 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 1010944.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chesters Pike Roman temporary camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sunny Rigg 3 Roman temporary camp (1.4 km), Lees Hall Roman camp (1.5 km), Sunny Rigg 2 Roman temporary camp (1.7 km).

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