Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp and section of Roman road on Lofshaw Hill

Roman camp and section of Roman road on Lofshaw Hill

England
List entry 1010826
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lofshaw Hill Roman camp is a fortification situated in Cumberland that dates to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site comprises earthwork remains of a Roman military installation together with a section of associated Roman road, both of which survive as landscape features. The camp represents Romano-British military infrastructure of the imperial period, reflecting Rome's strategic control and communication networks across northern Britain. The preservation of both the camp's defensive works and the adjacent road section provides evidence of Roman military organisation and engineering in the region.

Roman camp and section of Roman road on Lofshaw Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010826. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp and section of Roman road on Lofshaw Hill?

Lofshaw Hill Roman camp is a fortification situated in Cumberland that dates to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010826.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp and section of Roman road on Lofshaw Hill?

Roman camp and section of Roman road on Lofshaw Hill 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 1010826.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp and section of Roman road on Lofshaw Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp and section of Roman road 700m south east of Field Head Farm (0.5 km), Troutbeck Roman fort and annexe (0.7 km), Bowl barrow on Great Mell Fell (2.2 km).

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