Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp at Upton Heath, beside the water tower north of Long Lane

Roman camp at Upton Heath, beside the water tower north of Long Lane

England
List entry 1014374
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman camp at Upton Heath is a military installation positioned beside the water tower north of Long Lane in Cheshire. The site dates to the Roman period and represents one of the auxiliary camps constructed as part of Rome's military infrastructure in the north-west of England. The camp's location reflects strategic positioning within the broader network of Roman military establishments in the region, though detailed archaeological evidence regarding its specific period of occupation and garrison composition remains limited in the published scholarly record.

Roman camp at Upton Heath, beside the water tower north of Long Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014374. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp at Upton Heath, beside the water tower north of Long Lane?

Roman camp at Upton Heath is a military installation positioned beside the water tower north of Long Lane in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014374.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp at Upton Heath, beside the water tower north of Long Lane?

Roman camp at Upton Heath, beside 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 1014374.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp at Upton Heath, beside the water tower north of Long Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntington Hall moated site (6 km), Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm (6.5 km), Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory (6.7 km).

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