Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camp on Stamford Heath, 350m north east of Stamford Hollows Farm

Roman camp on Stamford Heath, 350m north east of Stamford Hollows Farm

England
List entry 1014379
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman camp on Stamford Heath is a Roman military enclosure situated in Cheshire approximately 350 metres north-east of Stamford Hollows Farm. The site represents a temporary or semi-permanent Roman camp, of which limited archaeological evidence survives above ground. Such camps formed part of the Roman military infrastructure during the conquest and occupation of northern Britain, typically serving as forward operating bases or staging posts for legionary forces. The precise dating and duration of occupation require further archaeological investigation to determine its specific role within the broader Roman military campaigns in the north-west.

Roman camp on Stamford Heath, 350m north east of Stamford Hollows Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014379. View the official record →

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What is Roman camp on Stamford Heath, 350m north east of Stamford Hollows Farm?

Roman camp on Stamford Heath is a Roman military enclosure situated in Cheshire approximately 350 metres north-east of Stamford Hollows Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014379.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp on Stamford Heath, 350m north east of Stamford Hollows Farm?

Roman camp on Stamford Heath, 350m north east of Stamford Hollows 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 1014379.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp on Stamford Heath, 350m north east of Stamford Hollows Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp 50m south of Elm Bank (3.1 km), Huntington Hall moated site (5.3 km), Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall (5.8 km).

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