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Herd Hill milefortlet 4 is a Roman coastal fortification forming part of the Cumbrian coast defences erected during the second century AD. The site comprises a small rectangular fortlet accompanied by parallel banks and ditches that are characteristic of the linear defensive system constructed to protect the north-western frontier of Roman Britain. The milefortlet was designed to control movement along the coast and served as a lookout and garrison point within the broader network of such installations that extended along the Solway Firth approaches. The earthworks remain visible as low ridges and depressions in the landscape, representing a significant example of Roman military infrastructure adapted to the particular topography and strategic requirements of the Cumbrian coastal zone.
Herd Hill (milefortlet 4) and associated parallel banks and ditches, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014917. View the official record →
Herd Hill milefortlet 4 is a Roman coastal fortification forming part of the Cumbrian coast defences erected during the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014917.
Herd Hill (milefortlet 4) and associated parallel banks and ditches, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast 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 1014917.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cardurnock Marsh turret 4a (0.4 km), Herd Hill North (tower 3b), 175m north east of the sheep wash, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (0.5 km), Pasture House turret 3a (0.9 km).
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