Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp near Mitford Steads

Roman camp near Mitford Steads

England
List entry 1006493
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman camp near Mitford Steads is a temporary marching camp of the Roman period, located in Northumberland. The site represents the type of auxiliary fort or temporary encampment that would have been established during Roman military campaigns in northern Britain, likely dating to the first or second century AD. The camp's earthwork defences survive as cropmarks and surface features characteristic of Roman military installations of this era. Such camps were typically constructed to provide secure bases for troops during the conquest and consolidation of frontier regions in Roman Britain.

Roman camp near Mitford Steads is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006493. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp near Mitford Steads?

The Roman camp near Mitford Steads is a temporary marching camp of the Roman period, located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006493.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp near Mitford Steads?

Roman camp near Mitford Steads 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 1006493.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp near Mitford Steads?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mitford Castle: a motte and bailey and shell keep castle, medieval chapel, graveyard and field system (0.7 km), Newminster Abbey (2.1 km), Four pillboxes (2.1 km).

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