Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp at Upton, 350m north east of the water tower north of Long Lane

Roman camp at Upton, 350m north east of the water tower north of Long Lane

England
List entry 1014375
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman camp at Upton is a scheduled ancient monument located north east of the water tower north of Long Lane in Cheshire. The site represents a temporary or auxiliary military installation dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The camp's earthwork remains are preserved as a scheduled monument, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during Rome's military campaigns in north west England. The site contributes to our understanding of Roman military infrastructure and the pattern of Roman military occupation across the North West.

Roman camp at Upton, 350m north east of the water tower north of Long Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014375. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp at Upton, 350m north east of the water tower north of Long Lane?

The Roman camp at Upton is a scheduled ancient monument located north east of the water tower north of Long Lane in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014375.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp at Upton, 350m north east of the water tower north of Long Lane?

Roman camp at Upton, 350m north east of the water tower north of Long Lane 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 1014375.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp at Upton, 350m north east of the water tower north of Long Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntington Hall moated site (6.4 km), Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm (6.9 km), Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory (7.1 km).

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