Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman fortlet 320m east of Highstones

Roman fortlet 320m east of Highstones

England
List entry 1019061
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman fortlet 320m east of Highstones is a small auxiliary military installation dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The fortlet is situated in Cheshire and represents one of a series of minor defensive structures that supported the broader Roman military infrastructure in the north-west of the province. Such fortlets typically served functions including supply storage, troop accommodation, and control of local routes and communications. The site's archaeological record and its designation within the Roman monument corpus reflect its importance to understanding the pattern of Roman military deployment and territorial organisation in this region during the imperial period.

Roman fortlet 320m east of Highstones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019061. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman fortlet 320m east of Highstones?

Roman fortlet 320m east of Highstones is a small auxiliary military installation dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019061.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fortlet 320m east of Highstones?

Roman fortlet 320m east of Highstones 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 1019061.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fortlet 320m east of Highstones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringwork in Castlehill Wood (5 km), Melandra Castle Roman fort (6.8 km), Round cairn between Coombes Edge and Cown Edge (8.4 km).

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