Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp at Upton, 400m east of the water tower north of Long Lane

Roman camp at Upton, 400m east of the water tower north of Long Lane

England
List entry 1015608
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman camp at Upton is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately four hundred metres east of the water tower north of Long Lane in Cheshire. The site represents a temporary marching camp of the Roman period, characteristic of military installations constructed during campaigns of conquest and consolidation. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Roman military activity and infrastructure in the region during the occupation of Britain.

Roman camp at Upton, 400m east of the water tower north of Long Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015608. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp at Upton, 400m east of the water tower north of Long Lane?

The Roman camp at Upton is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately four hundred metres east of the water tower north of Long Lane in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015608.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp at Upton, 400m east of the water tower north of Long Lane?

Roman camp at Upton, 400m 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 1015608.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp at Upton, 400m east of the water tower north of Long Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntington Hall moated site (6.1 km), Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm (6.7 km), Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory (6.8 km).

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