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The Roman camp 1.58 kilometres west of North Yardhope is a temporary marching camp of the Roman military occupation of northern Britain, likely dating to the first or second century AD. The site preserves earthwork remains characteristic of Roman auxiliary camps, including ditched defences that would have enclosed a rectangular or trapezoidal plan typical of such installations. Its location in Northumberland reflects the strategic penetration of Roman forces into the frontier regions of the province, though the camp's precise dating and period of occupation remain matters for archaeological investigation. The monument survives as an important indicator of Roman military infrastructure and movements during the campaigns to control and administer the territories north of the eventual Hadrianic frontier.
Roman camp, 1.58km west of North Yardhope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011415. View the official record →
The Roman camp 1.58 kilometres west of North Yardhope is a temporary marching camp of the Roman military occupation of northern Britain, likely dating to the first or second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011415.
Roman camp, 1.58km west of North Yardhope 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 1011415.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (7 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (7.1 km), Romano-British farmstead, 550m south-east of Shittleheugh (7.4 km).
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