Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman temporary camp S of Walford Bridge

Roman temporary camp S of Walford Bridge

England
List entry 1005531
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman temporary camp S of Walford Bridge is a Roman military enclosure located in Herefordshire. The site dates to the Roman period and represents evidence of military campaigning in the region, likely associated with the conquest and consolidation of Wales during the first century AD. Temporary camps of this type were constructed during military operations and typically feature defensive ditches and ramparts arranged in a characteristic playing-card layout. The camp south of Walford Bridge contributes to the archaeological understanding of Roman military strategy and movement through the Welsh Marches during the early Imperial period.

Roman temporary camp S of Walford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005531. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman temporary camp S of Walford Bridge?

Roman temporary camp S of Walford Bridge is a Roman military enclosure located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005531.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman temporary camp S of Walford Bridge?

Roman temporary camp S of Walford Bridge 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 1005531.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman temporary camp S of Walford Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limebrook Priory (6.6 km), Pyon Wood Camp, a small multivallate hillfort 700m WSW of Yatton (6.6 km), Castle mound in Camp Wood (6.9 km).

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