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The Saxon Shore Fort bastion on Queen Street is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a Roman defensive structure dating to the later third or fourth century AD. The bastion forms part of the fortifications constructed during the period when Rome strengthened its coastal defences against Saxon and other maritime raiders threatening Britain's southeastern coast. The surviving stonework represents a typical example of the projecting bastions that characterised late Roman military architecture, designed to provide enhanced defensive positions and improved fields of fire for artillery and guards. Its presence in this location reflects the strategic importance of the site within the wider network of Saxon Shore forts established to protect Roman Britain's vulnerable coastline.
Saxon shore fort bastion, Queen Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004190. View the official record →
The Saxon Shore Fort bastion on Queen Street is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a Roman defensive structure dating to the later third or fourth century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004190.
Saxon shore fort bastion, Queen Street 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 1004190.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Martin's Church (0.1 km), South-western section of the Roman Fort of the Classis Britannica, near Albany Place (0.1 km), The Bath House, N of Market Street (0.1 km).
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