Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge

Roman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge

England
List entry 1007869
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge is a fortified military installation dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. Located in Cumberland, the site represents one of the auxiliary camps constructed to support Roman military operations and control in the north of England during the imperial period. The camp's physical remains, though subject to erosion and landscape change over nearly two millennia, retain earthwork features characteristic of Roman temporary or semi-permanent military establishments, including defensive ditches and ramparts. Its strategic position reflects the Roman army's systematic approach to garrison placement and territorial management in the frontier regions of Roman Britain.

Roman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007869. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge?

The Roman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge is a fortified military installation dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007869.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge?

Roman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge 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 1007869.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp 200m west of Galleygill Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 350m north east of The Wreay (8.4 km), Long cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn Farm (8.5 km), Sewborrans standing stone 400m south west of Sewborwens (8.9 km).

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