Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell

Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell

England
List entry 1003499
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England
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History & significance

Condercum is a Roman auxiliary fort situated on Hadrian's Wall at wall mile 6 near Benwell in Northumberland, England. The fort was constructed during the second century AD as part of the Hadrianic frontier system and was garrisoned by auxiliary troops responsible for maintaining the wall and policing the frontier zone. The fort occupied approximately four acres and its stone remains, including sections of the fort wall and internal structures, survive as earthworks and buried archaeological deposits. Condercum remained in use throughout the Roman occupation of Britain and represents an important example of the infrastructure that supported Hadrian's Wall during the height of Roman military control in northern Britain.

Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003499. View the official record →

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What is Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell?

Condercum is a Roman auxiliary fort situated on Hadrian's Wall at wall mile 6 near Benwell in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003499.

Who is responsible for protecting Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell?

Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell 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 1003499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including DUNSTON STAITHS (2.8 km), Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill (3.2 km), Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham (4.4 km).

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