Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKirkbride Roman fort, part of associated vicus and length of Roman road around, 370m south east of Whitrigg Bridge

Kirkbride Roman fort, part of associated vicus and length of Roman road around, 370m south east of Whitrigg Bridge

England
List entry 1018653
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Kirkbride Roman fort is a Romano-British military installation located in Cumberland, situated approximately 370 metres south-east of Whitrigg Bridge. The fort dates to the Roman occupation of Britain and formed part of the defensive and administrative network established across the northern frontier region. Associated with the fort is a vicus, the civilian settlement that typically developed outside Roman military establishments to serve the garrison and facilitate trade. The site is further defined by a length of Roman road running in its vicinity, evidence of the communication and supply infrastructure that connected this installation to the broader Roman road system in the area.

Kirkbride Roman fort, part of associated vicus and length of Roman road around, 370m south east of Whitrigg Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018653. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkbride Roman fort, part of associated vicus and length of Roman road around, 370m south east of Whitrigg Bridge?

Kirkbride Roman fort is a Romano-British military installation located in Cumberland, situated approximately 370 metres south-east of Whitrigg Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018653.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkbride Roman fort, part of associated vicus and length of Roman road around, 370m south east of Whitrigg Bridge?

Kirkbride Roman fort, part of associated vicus and length of Roman road around, 370m south east of Whitrigg Bridge 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 1018653.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkbride Roman fort, part of associated vicus and length of Roman road around, 370m south east of Whitrigg Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland (2 km), Hadrian's Wall vallum between the watercourse 400m south east of Glasson and the access road to Glendale caravan park in wall miles 76 and 77 (3.9 km), Drumburgh Roman fort and Hadrian's Wall between Burgh Marsh and Westfield House in wall miles 76 and 77 (4.2 km).

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