Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm

Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm

England
List entry 1011393
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A Roman camp is a temporary military enclosure situated approximately four hundred metres south-southwest of Sills Farm in Northumberland. The site represents a marching camp of the Roman imperial period, constructed during military campaigns in northern Britain, likely associated with the conquest and consolidation of the region during the first and second centuries AD. The camp's defences would have comprised a ditch and rampart system typical of temporary Roman military installations, designed to protect troops during extended operations rather than serve as a permanent garrison. Though the physical remains are now visible primarily as earthworks, the site preserves archaeological evidence of Roman military logistics and strategy in the frontier zone of Roman Britain.

Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011393. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm?

A Roman camp is a temporary military enclosure situated approximately four hundred metres south-southwest of Sills Farm in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011393.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm?

Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills 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 1011393.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead 330m west of Rattenraw Farm (5.4 km), Romano-British farmstead 350m south of Rattenraw Farm (5.8 km), Medieval wayside cross, 200m NNW of Brownrigg (6.1 km).

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