Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield

Roman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield

England
List entry 1007067
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman fort and watch tower 800m SSW of Amberfield is a Roman military installation located in Cumberland. The site comprises structural remains of a fort and associated watch tower dating to the Roman occupation of Britain, representing the military infrastructure through which Rome maintained control of the northern frontier regions. The monument exemplifies the systematic approach to territorial defence characteristic of Roman military engineering during the imperial period. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and strategic positioning of Roman garrisons across the north of England.

Roman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007067. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield?

Roman fort and watch tower 800m SSW of Amberfield is a Roman military installation located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007067.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield?

Roman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield 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 1007067.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement and field system N of Moorhouse (1 km), Nowtler Hill 2 Roman temporary camp (3.8 km), Oval enclosure 180m NE of Great Orton (3.9 km).

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