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 is a Roman camp located in Staffordshire, situated in the West Midlands region of England. The site represents a temporary military installation of the Roman occupation period, reflecting the strategic infrastructure developed by Roman forces during their campaigns and consolidation of Britain. The camp's earthworks and structural remains are testimony to Roman military engineering practices and the logistical networks that supported frontier operations and troop movements across the province. The monument provides archaeological evidence of Roman military presence and organisation in the Midlands during the imperial period.

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 is a Roman camp located in Staffordshire, situated in the West Midlands region of England. 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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