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Salkeld Gate is a Roman fortlet situated in Cumberland in northern England, representing a small auxiliary installation of the Roman military infrastructure. The site dates to the Roman occupation period, likely erected during the second century AD as part of the network of defensive installations across the region. The fortlet would have served as a minor outpost for troop deployment and supply management along Roman communication and trade routes through the Pennines. Like similar fortlets of its type, it presumably consisted of modest defensive earthworks and timber or stone structures, though its precise physical condition and archaeological record require reference to detailed site surveys and excavation reports for comprehensive characterization.
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, representing a small auxiliary installation of the Roman military infrastructure. 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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