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Parton Roman fort is a Roman military installation located in Cumberland in the north-west of England. The fort dates to the Roman occupation period and served as part of the defensive and administrative infrastructure of Roman Britain. The site lies in challenging terrain and would have accommodated a garrison of auxiliary troops to control the region and facilitate movement along communication routes. Archaeological investigation and surviving earthworks have contributed to understanding Roman military deployment in this frontier zone, though the fort remains less extensively excavated than many comparable installations on the British frontier.
Parton Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007179. View the official record →
Parton Roman fort is a Roman military installation located in Cumberland in the north-west of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007179.
Parton 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 1007179.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hayes Castle (2.6 km), Old quay and old quay lighthouse (2.7 km), Whitehaven Old Fort, an 18th century coastal battery overlooking Whitehaven Harbour and an associated lime kiln, 80m west of the southern end of Old Quay (2.8 km).
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