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Over Burrow is a Roman fort situated in Lancashire, England, dating to the first and second centuries AD. The site represents an important military installation within the frontier zone of Roman Britain, strategically positioned to control movement and communications in the north-western landscape. Archaeological investigation and topographical survey have revealed the characteristic features of a fort layout, including ditches and ramparts, alongside evidence of associated civil settlement that developed in response to the military presence. The fort exemplifies the wider Roman military strategy of establishing interconnected forts across northern Britain during the period of imperial consolidation and garrison maintenance.
Roman fort and civil settlement, Over Burrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005101. View the official record →
Over Burrow is a Roman fort situated in Lancashire, England, dating to the first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005101.
Roman fort and civil settlement, Over Burrow 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 1005101.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman milestone 500ft (150m) SE of Overtown Farm (1.7 km), Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 375m ENE of Collingholme (2.8 km), Chapel Hill Motte, Arkholme (4.7 km).
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