Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman camps at Greensforge

Roman camps at Greensforge

England
List entry 1006118
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Greensforge Roman Camp is a Roman military installation located in Staffordshire. The site represents evidence of Roman military occupation and infrastructure in the West Midlands region during the Roman period. The camp's layout and construction reflect standard Roman military engineering practices, with defensive earthworks characteristic of auxiliary forts used to control and protect Roman territories in Britain. The site remains archaeologically significant for understanding Roman military strategy and the extent of Roman settlement patterns across the region.

Roman camps at Greensforge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006118. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camps at Greensforge?

Greensforge Roman Camp is a Roman military installation located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006118.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camps at Greensforge?

Roman camps at Greensforge 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 1006118.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camps at Greensforge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Roman camps near Greensforge (0.7 km), Roman camp 600yds (550m) WSW of Swindon iron works (2.1 km), Cross in St Mary's churchyard (3.2 km).

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