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Roman marching camp

England
List entry 1004958
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman marching camp is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The site represents a temporary military installation dating to the Roman period, when such camps served as overnight stopping points for mobile legionary forces during campaigns or strategic movements across Britain. The camp's earthworks, which survive as defensive ditches and banks, demonstrate the standardised planning and engineering practices characteristic of Roman military operations. As one of a network of similar installations across the province, this site contributes to understanding Roman military logistics and the routes of army movement during the occupation of Britain.

Roman marching camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004958. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman marching camp?

Roman marching camp is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004958.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman marching camp?

Roman marching camp 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 1004958.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman marching camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ancaster village cross (0.8 km), Ancaster Roman settlement (1.2 km), Iron Age settlement (3.2 km).

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