Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman vexillation fortress 310m and 530m south of Osmanthorpe Manor

Roman vexillation fortress 310m and 530m south of Osmanthorpe Manor

England
List entry 1018122
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

The Roman vexillation fortress located 310 metres and 530 metres south of Osmanthorpe Manor in Nottinghamshire is a scheduled ancient monument dating to the Roman period. This site represents evidence of Roman military occupation and infrastructure in the East Midlands, forming part of the wider network of Roman forts and fortifications established during the conquest and consolidation of Britain. The fortress would have housed a vexillatio, a detachment of troops drawn from a larger legion, and reflects the strategic military deployment patterns of Roman forces in this region. Archaeological investigation and earthwork survival have contributed to the understanding of Roman frontier and garrison arrangements in the Nottinghamshire landscape during the imperial period.

Roman vexillation fortress 310m and 530m south of Osmanthorpe Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018122. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Roman vexillation fortress 310m and 530m south of Osmanthorpe Manor?

The Roman vexillation fortress located 310 metres and 530 metres south of Osmanthorpe Manor in Nottinghamshire is a scheduled ancient monument dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018122.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman vexillation fortress 310m and 530m south of Osmanthorpe Manor?

Roman vexillation fortress 310m and 530m south of Osmanthorpe Manor 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 1018122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman vexillation fortress 310m and 530m south of Osmanthorpe Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Archbishop's Palace (3.5 km), Roman villa complex and Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Southwell (3.5 km), Roman camp 470m south of Carr Banks Farm (4 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Roman vexillation fortress 310m and 530m south of Osmanthorpe Manor