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Chew Green is a complex ancient monument in Northumberland comprising overlapping Roman military installations spanning the late first and second centuries AD, situated on high moorland near the Scottish border. The site contains two substantial Roman forts, two fortlets, and multiple temporary marching camps that represent successive phases of occupation and military campaigning in the northern frontier zone. A Roman road, likely part of the military infrastructure connecting the Forth Valley to southern Britain, passes through the monument complex. Medieval occupation is evidenced by a settlement and chapel, representing later reuse of this strategically significant upland location in the post-Roman period.
Roman fort, two Roman fortlets, two Roman camps, a section of Roman road and a medieval settlement and chapel at Chew Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015847. View the official record →
Chew Green is a complex ancient monument in Northumberland comprising overlapping Roman military installations spanning the late first and second centuries AD, situated on high moorland near the Scottish border. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015847.
Roman fort, two Roman fortlets, two Roman camps, a section of Roman road and a medieval settlement and chapel at Chew Green 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 1015847.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long cairn 360m south west of Dour Hill (6.5 km), Round cairn on western slopes of Dour Hill, 250m south west of summit (6.5 km), The Three Kings four poster stone circle and round cairn (7.8 km).
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