Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp 1100yds (1010m) E of Brampton Bryan parish church

Roman camp 1100yds (1010m) E of Brampton Bryan parish church

England
List entry 1005500
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman camp 1100yds E of Brampton Bryan parish church is a fortified military enclosure of the Roman period located in Herefordshire. The site displays the characteristic rectangular layout typical of Roman auxiliary camps, with defensive ditches and ramparts positioned to control movement through the Welsh Marches frontier zone. Its location suggests a strategic function related to Roman military operations and garrison duties during the occupation of Britain, though the specific dates of construction and occupation require archaeological evidence for precise determination. The monument remains visible as earthworks in the landscape, preserving evidence of Roman military infrastructure in the region.

Roman camp 1100yds (1010m) E of Brampton Bryan parish church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005500. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp 1100yds (1010m) E of Brampton Bryan parish church?

Roman camp 1100yds E of Brampton Bryan parish church is a fortified military enclosure of the Roman period located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005500.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp 1100yds (1010m) E of Brampton Bryan parish church?

Roman camp 1100yds (1010m) E of Brampton Bryan parish church 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 1005500.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp 1100yds (1010m) E of Brampton Bryan parish church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limebrook Priory (6.3 km), Castle mound in Camp Wood (7.2 km), Bowl barrow 445m south west of Lower Court (8.6 km).

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