Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFell End Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road

Fell End Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road

England
List entry 1010953
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Fell End Roman temporary camp is a first-century Roman military installation located in Northumberland near the course of the Stanegate road. The camp represents a characteristic example of temporary accommodation built during Roman military operations in northern Britain, likely dating to the period of intensive campaigning in the late first century AD. The site preserves archaeological evidence of its defensive ditches and internal layout, features typical of Roman marching camps constructed during the occupation and consolidation of the northern frontier. The proximity of the camp to the Stanegate, one of the principal Roman roads connecting the military installations across northern Britain, reflects the strategic importance of this region during the early imperial period.

Fell End Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010953. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fell End Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road?

Fell End Roman temporary camp is a first-century Roman military installation located in Northumberland near the course of the Stanegate road. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010953.

Who is responsible for protecting Fell End Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road?

Fell End Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road 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 1010953.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fell End Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sunny Rigg 1 Roman temporary camp (0.7 km), Sunny Rigg 2 Roman temporary camp (1 km), The section of Stanegate Roman road from Fell End Roman temporary camp to the track to Old Shield, and the Roman cemetery adjacent to Carvoran Roman fort (1.5 km).

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