Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm

Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm

England
List entry 1017597
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm is a Roman military installation situated in Northumberland. The site represents a temporary or auxiliary camp of the Roman period, likely dating to the first or second century AD when Roman forces were conducting operations in northern Britain. The camp's earthworks, comprising defensive ditches and ramparts, survive as upstanding archaeological features in the landscape and provide evidence for Roman military infrastructure and strategic positioning in the region. Such camps were typically established during military campaigns or as part of the garrison network that the Romans maintained to control their British territories.

Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017597. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm?

Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm is a Roman military installation situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017597.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm?

Roman Camp, 750m 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 1017597.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Camp, 750m SSW of Sills Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead 350m south of Rattenraw Farm (5.5 km), Medieval wayside cross, 200m NNW of Brownrigg (5.8 km), Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp (6.2 km).

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