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Derventio is a Roman auxiliary fort situated near Malton in North Yorkshire, established during the first century AD as part of the military infrastructure of Roman Britain. The fort was occupied primarily during the late first and second centuries and served as a strategic garrison controlling access along the River Derwent. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of timber and stone structures typical of Roman military architecture, including ramparts and internal buildings characteristic of auxiliary installations. The site represents an important example of Roman frontier settlement and military organization in the northern reaches of Roman Britain's settled zone.
Roman minor town identified as Derventio is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1416328. View the official record →
Derventio is a Roman auxiliary fort situated near Malton in North Yorkshire, established during the first century AD as part of the military infrastructure of Roman Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1416328.
Roman minor town identified as Derventio 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 1416328.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kexby Bridge Also in EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE (3.4 km), St Leonard's Church and cross base adjacent to St Mary's Church (4.3 km), Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House (5.2 km).
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