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The Roman camp north west of Balmer's Farm is a Roman military installation situated in Cumberland. The site represents a temporary or semi-permanent encampment of the Roman period, likely dating to the first or second century AD during Rome's occupation and consolidation of northern Britain. The camp's physical remains are characteristic of Roman military engineering, with defensive earthworks that would have enclosed accommodation for troops and supplies. Its location in the region reflects the strategic importance of Cumberland in Roman Britain's military network, particularly in relation to the control of the north.
Roman camp north west of Balmer's Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008233. View the official record →
The Roman camp north west of Balmer's Farm is a Roman military installation situated in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008233.
Roman camp north west of Balmer's 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 1008233.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone 180m NNE of Skirsgill (6.7 km), Eamont Bridge (7 km), Mayburgh henge (7.2 km).
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