© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Margidunum is a Roman fort located near Castleford in Nottinghamshire, situated on the Fosse Way. Established in the first century AD as part of the Roman military infrastructure during the conquest and consolidation of Britain, the site represents an important strategic stronghold in the frontier region. The fort underwent several phases of occupation and reconstruction during the Roman period, reflecting the evolving military needs of the province. Though largely buried and not extensively excavated, Margidunum remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Roman military settlement and organisation in the East Midlands.
Margidunum Roman Station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006395. View the official record →
Margidunum is a Roman fort located near Castleford in Nottinghamshire, situated on the Fosse Way. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006395.
Margidunum Roman Station 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 1006395.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henge 850m south east of Foss Road Farm (1.2 km), Minor Romano-British villa, moat and associated medieval manorial and village earthworks, including six fishponds (1.9 km), Bingham medieval settlement, immediately west of Carnarvon School (2.1 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Margidunum Roman Station