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Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement is a military installation located near Peterborough in Northamptonshire, dating to the mid-first century AD, occupied primarily during the Neronian period around 60–65 AD. The fort functioned as an auxiliary garrison positioned along the Nene Valley, serving strategic purposes during the Roman conquest and consolidation of Britain. Excavations have revealed the defensive structures characteristic of Roman military planning, including ditches and ramparts, alongside evidence of domestic and administrative buildings within the fortified perimeter. The site represents an important example of early Roman military occupation in the East Midlands, with material culture and structural remains contributing significantly to understanding Roman military logistics and settlement patterns in post-conquest Britain.
Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006834. View the official record →
Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement is a military installation located near Peterborough in Northamptonshire, dating to the mid-first century AD, occupied primarily during the Neronian period around 60–65 AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006834.
Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement 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 1006834.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery 330m east of Linden Lea (2 km), Settlement SE of Orton Waterville (2.3 km), Settlement areas SW of Orton Longueville (2.5 km).
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