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Habitancum is a Roman auxiliary fort located near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England. The fort was established during the second century AD as part of the military infrastructure supporting the Wall and served as a garrison for auxiliary troops responsible for frontier defence and control of the surrounding region. The site preserves archaeological remains characteristic of Roman forts of the period, including evidence of the fort's internal structures and defences. Following the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the early fifth century, the site was subsequently occupied during the medieval period, demonstrating continuity of settlement at this strategically significant location.
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 located near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England. 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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