Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of eastern wall of the Roman fort

Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort

England
List entry 1001953
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire that preserves structural evidence from the Roman occupation of Britain. The surviving masonry represents part of the defensive fortification of a Roman auxiliary fort, dating to the Imperial period when Rome maintained military installations across the province. The eastern wall's preservation provides archaeological and architectural evidence of Roman construction techniques and the strategic organization of frontier defence during the occupation. Such fort structures typically date from the first to fourth centuries AD and served as bases for auxiliary troops garrisoned to control and administer the surrounding territory.

Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001953. View the official record →

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What is Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort?

Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire that preserves structural evidence from the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001953.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort?

Remains of eastern wall of the 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 1001953.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Hanging Bridge immediately south of Manchester Cathedral (1.3 km), Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch in Platt Fields 480m SSE of Platt Hall (3.9 km), Clayton Hall moated site (4.9 km).

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