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A Roman camp, forts and vexillation fortress 240 metres north of Lake Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Dorset comprising multiple phases of Roman military occupation. The site preserves evidence of auxiliary and legionary presence dating to the 1st century AD, representing the strategic Roman military infrastructure established following the invasion of Britain in 43 AD. The monuments demonstrate the characteristic defensive layout of Roman temporary camps alongside more permanent fort structures, reflecting the shifting patterns of military deployment and consolidation during the early imperial period in southern Britain. The site's survival as upstanding earthworks provides important archaeological evidence for understanding Roman military strategy and engineering practices in the region.
Roman camp, forts and a vexillation fortress 240m north of Lake Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003803. View the official record →
A Roman camp, forts and vexillation fortress 240 metres north of Lake Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Dorset comprising multiple phases of Roman military occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003803.
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 1003803.
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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