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Salkeld Gate is a Roman fortlet situated in Cumberland in northern England, dating to the Roman occupation period. The site represents one of a series of small defensive installations constructed along Roman routes in the region, forming part of the network of military infrastructure that controlled movement through the upland areas of Roman Britain. The fortlet's archaeological remains survive as earthwork features visible in the landscape, documenting Roman military strategy during their occupation of the north of Britain.
Roman fortlet at Salkeld Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008234. View the official record →
Salkeld Gate is a Roman fortlet situated in Cumberland in northern England, dating to the Roman occupation period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008234.
Roman fortlet at Salkeld Gate 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 1008234.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone 180m NNE of Skirsgill (7.6 km), Eamont Bridge (7.8 km), Mayburgh henge (8.1 km).
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