Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman fort at The Lunt

Roman fort at The Lunt

England
List entry 1017245
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Lunt is a Roman auxiliary fort located near Coventry in Warwickshire, England. Constructed around 60 AD during the early Roman occupation of Britain, the fort served as a military installation during the campaigns following the Boudican revolt. The site is notable for its well-preserved defensive features, including a substantial rampart and ditch system, and for the presence of a distinctive gyrus or training ground for cavalry horses, which is archaeologically unusual and provides evidence of mounted unit deployment. The fort was occupied for approximately two decades before being abandoned, leaving behind significant structural remains that have allowed detailed archaeological study of Roman military engineering and garrison life in provincial Britain.

Roman fort at The Lunt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman fort at The Lunt?

The Lunt is a Roman auxiliary fort located near Coventry in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017245.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fort at The Lunt?

Roman fort at The Lunt 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 1017245.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fort at The Lunt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval village at King's Hill (1.6 km), Pit alignments N of Bubbenhall village (2.7 km), Stoneleigh Bridge (2.7 km).

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