Roman fort

England
List entry 1003592
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman fort is a Scheduled Monument located in Herefordshire, England. The fort dates to the Roman period of occupation in Britain and represents one of the auxiliary installations established to control and garrison the Welsh Marches frontier region. The site preserves archaeological evidence of Roman military occupation, with its physical character defined by defensive earthworks and structural remains typical of Roman auxiliary fort construction. Such installations were integral to Rome's provincial administration and military strategy in Britain during the first and second centuries AD.

Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003592. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman fort?

Roman fort is a Scheduled Monument located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003592.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fort?

Roman fort 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 1003592.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lingen Castle (6.5 km), Limebrook Priory (7.4 km), Pyon Wood Camp, a small multivallate hillfort 700m WSW of Yatton (7.7 km).

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