Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp, 250m north-west of Silloans

Roman camp, 250m north-west of Silloans

England
List entry 1011391
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman camp, 250 metres north-west of Silloans is a temporary marching camp of the Roman Imperial period, situated in Northumberland. The site is positioned strategically in the landscape north-west of the settlement of Silloans and represents the type of fortified encampment utilised by Roman military forces during campaigns in northern Britain. Such camps typically date from the first and second centuries AD, when Roman armies undertook expeditions into the region. The physical remains, where visible, would have comprised defensive earthworks characteristic of Roman temporary installations, though the precise condition and extent of preservation at this location requires direct archaeological assessment.

Roman camp, 250m north-west of Silloans is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011391. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp, 250m north-west of Silloans?

Roman camp, 250 metres north-west of Silloans is a temporary marching camp of the Roman Imperial period, situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011391.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp, 250m north-west of Silloans?

Roman camp, 250m north-west of Silloans 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 1011391.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp, 250m north-west of Silloans?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead 330m west of Rattenraw Farm (6.1 km), Romano-British farmstead 350m south of Rattenraw Farm (6.5 km), Medieval wayside cross, 200m NNW of Brownrigg (6.9 km).

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