Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm

Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm

England
List entry 1011921
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Woodbury Farm is a Roman fort situated in Devon, England, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site represents an important installation within the defensive and administrative network established by Roman forces in the southwest peninsula during the first and second centuries AD. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains consistent with typical Roman military fortifications of the period, including evidence of occupation phases spanning the Romano-British period. The fort's location reflects Roman strategic planning for the control of Devon's territory and its integration into the broader provincial infrastructure of Roman Britain.

Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011921. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm?

Woodbury Farm is a Roman fort situated in Devon, England, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011921.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm?

Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury 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 1011921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newenham Abbey (1 km), Trinity Beacon (1.9 km), Musbury Castle (3.6 km).

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