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Habitancum is a Roman auxiliary fort situated near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, positioned strategically along the Stanegate road system. The fort dates to the early imperial period, with occupation spanning the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, serving as a garrison point for troops controlling the northern frontier of Roman Britain. The site preserves evidence of its characteristic Roman military layout, including ditches and ramparts that remain visible in the landscape. Later medieval settlement activity is attested at the location, reflecting continued occupation of strategically significant positions in the region following Roman withdrawal.
Habitancum Roman fort and medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008561. View the official record →
Habitancum is a Roman auxiliary fort situated near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, positioned strategically along the Stanegate road system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008561.
Habitancum Roman fort and medieval settlement 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 1008561.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields (7 km), Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills (7 km), Romano-British farmstead, 650m west of High Cowden Cottage (7.2 km).
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