Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp, 900m NNE of Featherwood

Roman camp, 900m NNE of Featherwood

England
List entry 1008881
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman camp 900m NNE of Featherwood is a Roman military installation situated in Northumberland. The site represents one of the temporary or semi-permanent camps associated with Roman military operations in northern Britain, likely dating to the period of the first and second century AD when Rome maintained an active military presence in the region. The camp's physical remains survive as earthwork features characteristic of Roman military architecture, comprising defensive ditches and ramparts that would have enclosed the temporary garrison and supply structures. Such camps served as bases for military campaigns, troop movements, and the maintenance of Roman control over the surrounding territory during the occupation of Britain.

Roman camp, 900m NNE of Featherwood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008881. View the official record →

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What is Roman camp, 900m NNE of Featherwood?

Roman camp 900m NNE of Featherwood is a Roman military installation situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008881.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp, 900m NNE of Featherwood?

Roman camp, 900m NNE of Featherwood 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 1008881.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp, 900m NNE of Featherwood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Roman camps, 550m east of Burdhopecrag Hall (6.8 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval settlement 300m south of Burdhope (7.1 km), Bremenium Roman station, High Rochester (7.1 km).

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