Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp, 1.05km north of Featherwood

Roman camp, 1.05km north of Featherwood

England
List entry 1008882
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman camp 1.05km north of Featherwood is a first or second century AD military installation located in Northumberland. The site is defined by its surviving defensive earthworks, which comprise a characteristically rectilinear plan typical of Roman auxiliary forts of the Imperial period. Its location in northern Britain reflects the Roman military's sustained presence in the region following the conquest campaigns, serving as part of the broader network of forts that secured and administered the territory. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Roman military organisation and infrastructure in the frontier zones of Roman Britain.

Roman camp, 1.05km north of Featherwood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008882. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp, 1.05km north of Featherwood?

The Roman camp 1.05km north of Featherwood is a first or second century AD military installation located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008882.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp, 1.05km north of Featherwood?

Roman camp, 1.05km north of Featherwood 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 1008882.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp, 1.05km north of Featherwood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm (6.2 km), Two Roman camps, 550m east of Burdhopecrag Hall (7.1 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval settlement 300m south of Burdhope (7.2 km).

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