Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLongthorpe Roman fort and settlement

Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement

England
List entry 1006834
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Longthorpe Roman fort is a military installation located near Peterborough in Northamptonshire, occupied during the mid-first century AD following the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 AD. The fort served as an auxiliary garrison and formed part of the strategic road network established to control and consolidate Roman authority in the Midlands and East Anglia. Archaeological investigation has revealed substantial remains of the fort's defences, buildings, and internal structures, providing evidence of its occupation and use as a supply base. The site is significant for understanding Roman military organization and the early consolidation of Roman Britain, with the fort eventually falling out of use during the later first century AD as the frontier expanded northwards.

Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006834. View the official record →

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What is Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement?

Longthorpe Roman fort is a military installation located near Peterborough in Northamptonshire, occupied during the mid-first century AD following the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006834.

Who is responsible for protecting Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement?

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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