Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps

Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps

England
List entry 1010957
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moss Side 1 and 2 is a Roman temporary camp located in Cumberland, England. The site comprises two overlapping enclosures that served as marching camps during Roman military campaigns in northern Britain, likely dating to the first or second century AD. These camps are characteristic of the temporary structures erected by Roman armies during their movements through unconquered territory, featuring the distinctive playing-card shape typical of Roman castra. The earthwork remains, visible as banks and ditches, represent important archaeological evidence of Roman military logistics and the scale of Roman operations in the region.

Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010957. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps?

Moss Side 1 and 2 is a Roman temporary camp located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010957.

Who is responsible for protecting Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps?

Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps 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 1010957.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moss Side 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall vallum between Drawdykes Castle and Whiteclosegate in wall mile 64 (4.6 km), Hadrian's Wall between Houghton Road and Tarraby in wall mile 64 (5 km), Hadrian's Wall vallum between the boundaries north of the properties on Whiteclosegate and the field boundary west of Wall Knowe in wall miles 64 and 65 (5.6 km).

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