Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman fort and outworks 550yds (500m) SW of Canon Frome Court

Roman fort and outworks 550yds (500m) SW of Canon Frome Court

England
List entry 1005347
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman fort and outworks 550 yards south-west of Canon Frome Court is a military installation of the Roman period located in Herefordshire. The site comprises defensive earthworks associated with Roman occupation and control of the borderlands of the Welsh Marches. Such forts typically date to the later first century AD through the second century AD, when Rome maintained a strategic military presence in the region. The surviving remains consist of ditches and banks characteristic of Roman fort construction, representing an important element of the Roman military infrastructure in the Welsh frontier zone.

Roman fort and outworks 550yds (500m) SW of Canon Frome Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005347. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman fort and outworks 550yds (500m) SW of Canon Frome Court?

The Roman fort and outworks 550 yards south-west of Canon Frome Court is a military installation of the Roman period located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005347.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fort and outworks 550yds (500m) SW of Canon Frome Court?

Roman fort and outworks 550yds (500m) SW of Canon Frome Court 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 1005347.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fort and outworks 550yds (500m) SW of Canon Frome Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman settlement (0.5 km), Ashperton Castle (1.9 km), Moated site (3.3 km).

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