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Ribchester Roman fort, known in antiquity as Bremetennacum, is a first and second-century auxiliary fort situated on the River Ribble in Lancashire. Established around AD 72 during the Flavian period of Roman occupation, the fort served as an important military installation controlling communications through the Ribble valley. Considerable archaeological evidence survives, including hypocausts, pottery, and notably a cache of cavalry parade-ground metalwork discovered in the nineteenth century. The fort's remains lie beneath the modern village, with substantial portions excavated and recorded, making it a significant source of evidence for Roman military organisation in northern Britain.
Ribchester Roman fort (Bremetennacum) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005110. View the official record →
Ribchester Roman fort, known in antiquity as Bremetennacum, is a first and second-century auxiliary fort situated on the River Ribble in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005110.
Ribchester Roman fort (Bremetennacum) 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 1005110.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist. (3.6 km), Roman signal station on Mellor Moor (3.8 km), Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall (5.4 km).
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