Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp on Birch Hill 200m north west of Birchdale Farm

Roman camp on Birch Hill 200m north west of Birchdale Farm

England
List entry 1014114
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman camp on Birch Hill is a military installation located approximately 200 metres north-west of Birchdale Farm in Cheshire. The site is identifiable as a temporary or auxiliary Roman camp of the early Imperial period, likely dating to the first or second century AD, representing the Roman military presence during the conquest and consolidation of Britain. The camp survives as earthwork remains visible in the landscape, preserving evidence of the characteristic defensive ditches and ramparts typical of Roman military engineering of this era. Its location in Cheshire reflects the strategic importance of the region during the Roman occupation, forming part of the wider network of Roman military installations established across northern Britain.

Roman camp on Birch Hill 200m north west of Birchdale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014114. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp on Birch Hill 200m north west of Birchdale Farm?

The Roman camp on Birch Hill is a military installation located approximately 200 metres north-west of Birchdale Farm in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014114.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp on Birch Hill 200m north west of Birchdale Farm?

Roman camp on Birch Hill 200m north west of Birchdale 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 1014114.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp on Birch Hill 200m north west of Birchdale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 14th century kiln (5 km), Kelsborrow promontory fort on Castle Hill 300m south west of Castle Hill Farm (6.3 km), Standing cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard (7.8 km).

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