Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman signal station and camp 270m north east of Bowes Moor Hotel

Roman signal station and camp 270m north east of Bowes Moor Hotel

England
List entry 1016463
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman signal station and camp 270 metres north east of Bowes Moor Hotel is a military installation dating to the Roman occupation of northern Britain. The site lies within the Pennines in Yorkshire and formed part of the strategic defensive network controlling movement through the upland terrain during the Imperial period. The monument comprises earthwork remains of a fortified enclosure typical of Roman auxiliary installations, positioned to command important communications routes across the region. Such stations served both as garrison posts and surveillance points, enabling rapid communication and troop deployment throughout the occupied territory.

Roman signal station and camp 270m north east of Bowes Moor Hotel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016463. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman signal station and camp 270m north east of Bowes Moor Hotel?

The Roman signal station and camp 270 metres north east of Bowes Moor Hotel is a military installation dating to the Roman occupation of northern Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016463.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman signal station and camp 270m north east of Bowes Moor Hotel?

Roman signal station and camp 270m north east of Bowes Moor Hotel 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 1016463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman signal station and camp 270m north east of Bowes Moor Hotel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rey Cross, 670m west of Old Spital (2.5 km), Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital (2.6 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, two round cairns, medieval transhumance settlement and two pillow mounds, 360m south east of Rey Cross Roman camp (2.8 km).

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