Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRed House Roman camp

Red House Roman camp

England
List entry 1006492
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Red House Roman camp is a first-century Roman auxiliary fort located near Corbridge in Northumberland. The site dates to the Flavian period, likely established during the campaigns of Agricola in northern Britain, and represents one of several military installations constructed to consolidate Roman control of the region. Archaeological evidence indicates the fort followed the characteristic playing-card plan typical of Roman auxiliary fortifications, with ditches and ramparts defining its defensive perimeter. The camp lies within the broader strategic network of Roman forts along the Tyne valley that supported the Roman advance into Scotland.

Red House Roman camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006492. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Red House Roman camp?

Red House Roman camp is a first-century Roman auxiliary fort located near Corbridge in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006492.

Who is responsible for protecting Red House Roman camp?

Red House Roman camp 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 1006492.

What other scheduled monuments are near Red House Roman camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort on Warden Hill, 1km north-west of High Warden (2.6 km), Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm (3 km), Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange (3.2 km).

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