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Wilderspool is a Roman settlement located near Warrington in Cheshire, dating to the first and second centuries AD. The site represents an important auxiliary fort and vicus, or civilian settlement, strategically positioned on the River Mersey to facilitate trade and military control of the region. Archaeological investigations have revealed evidence of pottery production, metalworking, and substantial stone and timber structures characteristic of a thriving Romano-British settlement. The fort served as a crucial link in the Roman military network of north-western England, demonstrating the extent of Roman occupation and economic activity in Cheshire during the imperial period.
Roman settlement at Wilderspool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006769. View the official record →
Wilderspool is a Roman settlement located near Warrington in Cheshire, dating to the first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006769.
Roman settlement at Wilderspool 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 1006769.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bank Quay transporter bridge (1.9 km), Bewsey Old Hall moated site, fishpond and connecting channel (3.7 km), Two sections of Roman road between Appleton and Stretton (3.8 km).
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