Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman fortlet at Ince, 150m north east of Hall Farm

Roman fortlet at Ince, 150m north east of Hall Farm

England
List entry 1014723
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman fortlet at Ince, 150m north east of Hall Farm, is a small auxiliary military installation dating to the Roman occupation of Britain, likely established during the first or second century AD as part of the defensive network controlling the north-west frontier. The fortlet survives as an earthwork comprising a roughly rectangular enclosure with banks and ditches, characteristic of Roman auxiliary forts of reduced scale designed to house a small garrison rather than a full cohort. Its location in Cheshire places it within the strategic zone of Roman military presence in the north-west, though detailed archaeological investigation of the site remains limited. The precise dating, garrison size, and duration of occupation require further archaeological evidence to establish with certainty.

Roman fortlet at Ince, 150m north east of Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014723. View the official record →

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What is Roman fortlet at Ince, 150m north east of Hall Farm?

Roman fortlet at Ince, 150m north east of Hall Farm, is a small auxiliary military installation dating to the Roman occupation of Britain, likely established during the first or second century AD as part of the defensive network controlling the north-west frontier. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014723.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fortlet at Ince, 150m north east of Hall Farm?

Roman fortlet at Ince, 150m north east of Hall Farm 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 1014723.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fortlet at Ince, 150m north east of Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak (4.6 km), Chapel at Chapel House Farm 200m west of Wervin Old Hall (6 km), St Plegmund's Well 200m east of Bankfield Farm (7 km).

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