Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm

Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm

England
List entry 1002418
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A Roman camp, forts and vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm is a complex of Roman military installations located in Dorset. The site comprises multiple structural phases representing different periods of Roman occupation and military use, including evidence of both temporary camp works and more permanent fortified positions characteristic of vexillation fortress occupation. The installations date to the Roman period, reflecting the strategic military infrastructure established during Rome's control of Britain. The physical remains, now largely subsurface archaeological features, represent important evidence of Roman military organisation and the distribution of forces across the province during the early imperial period.

Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002418. View the official record →

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What is Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm?

A Roman camp, forts and vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm is a complex of Roman military installations located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002418.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm?

Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm 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 1002418.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Gravel Hill Plantation, 340m north of Arrowsmith House (3 km), Bowl barrow on Dunyeat's Hill 650m south west of Arrowsmith House (3.2 km), Two bowl barrows in Arrowsmith Coppice 200m south of Arrowsmith House (3.3 km).

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