Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp near Mitford Steads

Roman camp near Mitford Steads

England
List entry 1006493
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman camp near Mitford Steeds is a temporary or semi-permanent military installation of the Roman period located in Northumberland. The site represents one of a series of Roman camps established in the region during the campaigns of the first and second centuries AD, reflecting Rome's military presence and infrastructure development in northern Britain. The camp's archaeological remains survive as earthwork features characteristic of Roman military engineering, including ditches and rampart lines that define the rectangular or playing-card layout typical of Roman fort construction. Its location near Mitford situates it within the broader network of Roman military sites associated with the control and pacification of the territory north of the Tyne valley.

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?

Roman camp near Mitford Steeds is a temporary or semi-permanent military installation 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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