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Great Chesterford is a Roman fort and settlement complex in Essex, situated on the River Cam, which served as an important military and civilian centre during the Roman occupation of Britain. The fort, which dates to the first century AD, was strategically positioned to control a river crossing and communications route in the province of Britannia. The site encompasses not only the fort itself but also an associated Roman town that developed around it, reflecting the gradual evolution from purely military installation to mixed settlement. Later Anglo-Saxon burials at the site demonstrate its continued significance as a focal point after the withdrawal of Roman administration, with archaeological evidence indicating use of the location for burial practices into the early medieval period.
Roman fort, Roman town, Roman and Anglo-Saxon cemeteries at Great Chesterford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013484. View the official record →
Great Chesterford is a Roman fort and settlement complex in Essex, situated on the River Cam, which served as an important military and civilian centre during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013484.
Roman fort, Roman town, Roman and Anglo-Saxon cemeteries at Great Chesterford 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 1013484.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Hill camp (5.3 km), Audley End Mansion (5.4 km), Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane (5.7 km).
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