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

Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm is a temporary marching camp of the Roman period situated in Northumberland. The site represents one of the auxiliary camps established during Roman military operations in northern Britain, likely dating to the 1st or 2nd century AD when Roman forces were actively campaigning in the region. The camp survives as earthwork remains visible in the landscape, comprising the characteristic ditch and rampart defences typical of Roman temporary fortifications. Such camps served as overnight or short-term bases for mobile military units and provide archaeological evidence for Roman logistical infrastructure and strategic movements across northern 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?

Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm is a temporary marching camp of the Roman period situated 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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