Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp 250m west of Hill Top Farm

Roman camp 250m west of Hill Top Farm

England
List entry 1017894
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman camp located 250 metres west of Hill Top Farm in Yorkshire is a military installation of the Roman period. The site is recorded as a rectangular enclosure characteristic of temporary or auxiliary Roman camps, positioned to command local approaches and facilitate military operations within the region. Such camps served critical functions in the Roman army's infrastructure, providing secure bases for troops during campaigns and garrison duties. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Roman military organisation and occupation within northern England during the imperial period.

Roman camp 250m west of Hill Top Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017894. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp 250m west of Hill Top Farm?

The Roman camp located 250 metres west of Hill Top Farm in Yorkshire is a military installation of the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017894.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp 250m west of Hill Top Farm?

Roman camp 250m west of Hill Top 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 1017894.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp 250m west of Hill Top Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork in Magdalen Field (1.2 km), Camp and tumulus on Roomer Common (1.5 km), Motte and bailey castle, known as Mowbray Castle, east of Kirkby Malzeard (3 km).

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