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Piercebridge Roman fort is a military installation dating to the second and third centuries AD, situated on the River Tees in County Durham. The fort served as an important auxiliary garrison controlling a major river crossing along the route connecting the northern frontier settlements and functioned as a supply depot for campaigns into Scotland. Archaeological investigation has revealed the remains of stone fortifications, barrack blocks, and administrative buildings typical of Roman auxiliary forts of the period. The site preserves substantial structural evidence beneath the modern landscape and has yielded significant finds including pottery, coins, and military equipment that illuminate daily life and operations at this strategic northern frontier post.
Piercebridge Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002365. View the official record →
Piercebridge Roman fort is a military installation dating to the second and third centuries AD, situated on the River Tees in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002365.
Piercebridge 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 1002365.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 600m south east of Park House (5.4 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 250m north of Langdale (5.7 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary in Low Wood, Langdale (6.2 km).
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