Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp, Kinvaston

Roman camp, Kinvaston

England
List entry 1006104
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinvaston Roman Camp is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Staffordshire, dating to the first century AD during the period of Roman military expansion in Britain. The camp lies in the West Midlands region and formed part of the network of fortifications established to control and garrison the newly conquered territories following the Roman invasion of AD 43. The site preserves substantial earthwork remains characteristic of Roman military architecture, including defensive ditches and banks that outline the fort's perimeter. Its strategic position reflects the importance of this location within the Roman frontier system during the early phases of the occupation of Roman Britain.

Roman camp, Kinvaston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006104. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp, Kinvaston?

Kinvaston Roman Camp is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Staffordshire, dating to the first century AD during the period of Roman military expansion in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006104.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp, Kinvaston?

Roman camp, Kinvaston 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 1006104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp, Kinvaston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Roman camps N of Water Eaton (0.5 km), Site of Pennocrucium, E of Stretton Bridge (0.9 km), Roman fort W of Eaton House (1 km).

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