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Melandra Castle is a Roman auxiliary fort located near Glossop in Derbyshire, situated on the Pennine frontier in northern England. The fort dates to the late first century AD and was constructed as part of the Roman military occupation following the conquest of Britain, serving to control the upland territories and supply routes across the Pennines. The site preserves earthwork remains of the fort's defences, including ditches and ramparts, which survive as distinctive archaeological features visible in the landscape. Melandra exemplifies the strategic positioning and construction methods employed by the Roman army in establishing control over difficult terrain in the north of Roman Britain.
Melandra Castle Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004595. View the official record →
Melandra Castle is a Roman auxiliary fort located near Glossop in Derbyshire, situated on the Pennine frontier in northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004595.
Melandra Castle 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 1004595.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringwork in Castlehill Wood (2 km), Round cairn between Coombes Edge and Cown Edge (3.4 km), Round cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor (3.6 km).
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