Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp on Fox Covert Lane 650m north west of Picton Gorse

Roman camp on Fox Covert Lane 650m north west of Picton Gorse

England
List entry 1015130
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman camp on Fox Covert Lane is a fortified military enclosure located approximately 650 metres north-west of Picton Gorse in Cheshire. The site represents a Roman auxiliary fort of the first or second century AD, positioned within the wider network of military installations that controlled the north-western frontier of Roman Britain. The camp is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising a ditch and rampart system characteristic of Roman military architecture, which remain visible as surface features across the monument's footprint. Its strategic location reflects Roman strategic planning in this region, serving to facilitate communication and control along important routeways during the occupation period.

Roman camp on Fox Covert Lane 650m north west of Picton Gorse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp on Fox Covert Lane 650m north west of Picton Gorse?

Roman camp on Fox Covert Lane is a fortified military enclosure located approximately 650 metres north-west of Picton Gorse in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015130.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp on Fox Covert Lane 650m north west of Picton Gorse?

Roman camp on Fox Covert Lane 650m north west of Picton Gorse 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 1015130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp on Fox Covert Lane 650m north west of Picton Gorse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heronbridge Roman site (6.5 km), Huntington Hall moated site (6.6 km), Roman camp 50m south of Elm Bank (6.6 km).

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