Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMilestone House Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road

Milestone House Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road

England
List entry 1010932
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Milestone House Roman temporary camp is a first-century Roman military installation located in Northumberland near the Stanegate Roman road. The site comprises earthwork remains of a temporary marching camp, a form of fortification constructed during Roman military campaigns, typically dismantled after a single season's use. The camp is situated adjacent to a section of the Stanegate, the important supply and communication route that connected the Roman forts of Corbridge and Carlisle during the occupation of northern Britain. The archaeological remains testify to Roman military operations in the region during the period of frontier consolidation in the first and second centuries AD.

Milestone House Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010932. View the official record →

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What is Milestone House Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road?

Milestone House Roman temporary camp is a first-century Roman military installation located in Northumberland near the Stanegate Roman road. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010932.

Who is responsible for protecting Milestone House Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road?

Milestone House Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road 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 1010932.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milestone House Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lees Hall Roman camp (1.8 km), Sunny Rigg 3 Roman temporary camp (2.2 km), Sunny Rigg 2 Roman temporary camp (2.4 km).

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