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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman camp on Stamford Heath is a fortified military installation located approximately 350 metres north-east of Stamford Hollows Farm in Cheshire. The site represents evidence of Roman military occupation and strategic positioning in the region during the Roman period in Britain. The camp's physical character includes defensive earthworks and structural remains typical of Roman auxiliary forts, though the specific dimensions and detailed archaeological record of this particular installation require consultation of specialist excavation reports and the Cheshire Historic Environment Record for precise characterisation. The site's location within the broader landscape of Roman Cheshire reflects the military infrastructure supporting Roman control and administration of the north-western frontier zone.

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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Questions & answers

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

The Roman camp on Stamford Heath is a fortified military installation located approximately 350 metres north-east of Stamford Hollows Farm in Cheshire. 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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