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Horncliffe fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Northumberland near the River Tweed, situated within the Northumberland National Park. The fort dates to the Roman period and formed part of the military infrastructure of Roman Britain, though detailed information regarding its specific construction date and garrison details remains limited in the scholarly literature. The site's physical remains reflect the typical layout of a Roman auxiliary installation, though much of the structure lies beneath the modern landscape. The fort's strategic location near the border region indicates its role in Roman military operations and territorial control in northern Britain.
Horncliffe fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006435. View the official record →
Horncliffe fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Northumberland near the River Tweed, situated within the Northumberland National Park. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006435.
Horncliffe fort 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 1006435.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Murton High Crags settlements (3.2 km), Norham Castle tower keep castle (3.7 km), Norham Cross (4.3 km).
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