Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm

Roman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm

England
List entry 1007870
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm is a temporary marching camp of the Roman military occupation of Britain, likely dating to the first or second century AD. The camp occupies a position in Cumberland that reflects Rome's strategic interest in controlling northern Britain, though the precise dating and garrison details remain subjects of archaeological study. The site is identified through earthwork remains characteristic of Roman temporary camps, which typically feature defensive ditches and ramparts arranged in a characteristic playing-card layout. Its survival as an upstanding monument preserves evidence of the tactical infrastructure deployed during Rome's campaigns in the region.

Roman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007870. View the official record →

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What is Roman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm?

Roman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm is a temporary marching camp of the Roman military occupation of Britain, likely dating to the first or second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007870.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm?

Roman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm 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 1007870.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp 200m south west of Knowe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Catterlen Old Hall (7.3 km), Catterlen Hall tower house (7.3 km), Moated site east of Newton Reigny (7.8 km).

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