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Old Carlisle is a Roman fort and associated civil settlement located near Carlisle in Cumberland, occupying a strategic position on the Stanegate road. The fort, known in the Roman period as Olerica, was established during the early Imperial period and served as an important military installation for controlling movement and trade across northern Britain. The site comprises the fort itself, originally defended by stone fortifications, together with an extensive vicus or civilian settlement that developed outside the fort walls to serve the military garrison and facilitate commercial activity. Archaeological investigation and earthwork remains indicate the multi-period occupation and development of the site, which represents a significant example of Romano-British military and civil infrastructure in the north of England.
Old Carlisle (Olerica) fort and civil settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007249. View the official record →
Old Carlisle is a Roman fort and associated civil settlement located near Carlisle in Cumberland, occupying a strategic position on the Stanegate road. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007249.
Old Carlisle (Olerica) fort and civil settlement 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 1007249.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement 100yds (90m) S of Wiza House (0.7 km), Settlement 350yds (320m) E of Greenhill (0.9 km), Settlement 450yds (410m) S of Greenhill (1.5 km).
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