Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLearchild Roman fort

Learchild Roman fort

England
List entry 1006440
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Learchild Roman fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Northumberland in northern England. The fort dates to the Roman occupation of Britain and formed part of the military infrastructure established to control the northern frontier region. The site preserves archaeological remains characteristic of Roman military installations, including defensive earthworks and structural foundations typical of auxiliary forts of the period. As with many Roman forts in Northumberland, Learchild represents an important element of Rome's strategic presence in the borderlands during the Imperial period.

Learchild Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006440. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Learchild Roman fort?

Learchild Roman fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Northumberland in northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006440.

Who is responsible for protecting Learchild Roman fort?

Learchild Roman 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 1006440.

What other scheduled monuments are near Learchild Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Unenclosed stone hut circle settlement, cairn fields and a rectangular enclosure 1km south-west of Debdon Whitefield (7.9 km), Cairnfield on Whitefield Edge, 900m south-west of Debdon Whitefield (8.2 km), Cairn 500m west of Debdon Farm (8.2 km).

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