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Navio Roman fort is a first and second century military installation situated at Brough in Derbyshire, strategically positioned on the Rykneld Street Roman road. The fort was constructed during the Flavian period, approximately AD 79, as part of Rome's frontier infrastructure in northern Britain, and served to control local mineral resources and maintain communications along a crucial north-south route. Archaeological investigation has revealed the fort's characteristic rectangular plan with stone defences, along with evidence of an associated civilian settlement or vicus adjacent to the military compound. The site represents an important example of Romano-British military organisation and the close integration of military and civilian communities within the provincial frontier system.
Navio Roman fort and vicus is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017505. View the official record →
Navio Roman fort is a first and second century military installation situated at Brough in Derbyshire, strategically positioned on the Rykneld Street Roman road. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017505.
Navio Roman fort and vicus 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 1017505.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rolley Low bowl barrow (9.1 km), Bowl barrow on Longstone Moor (9.1 km), Bowl barrow on Longstone Moor (9.4 km).
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