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Skinburness milefortlet 9 is a Roman coastal fortification situated on the Cumbrian coast near the Solway Firth in Cumberland, England. The site forms part of the defensive network established along the northern frontier during the Roman occupation of Britain, designed to monitor and control maritime access and movement along this strategically important coastal zone. The milefortlet belongs to the system of small forts constructed in the second century AD, characterised by their modest scale compared to the larger auxiliary forts that anchored the frontier line. Archaeological evidence indicates the site also contained an earlier Roman camp, suggesting the location served successive military purposes during the Roman period, reflecting its enduring strategic value in securing the empire's northern British territories.
Skinburness (milefortlet 9), part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast, and earlier Roman camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015414. View the official record →
Skinburness milefortlet 9 is a Roman coastal fortification situated on the Cumbrian coast near the Solway Firth in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015414.
Skinburness (milefortlet 9), part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast, and earlier Roman camp 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 1015414.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric enclosure and trackway south of Wolsty Hall (5.8 km), Moated site of Wolsty Castle (6.1 km), Wolsty North tower 13a, 500m south west of Wolsty Farm, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast (6.3 km).
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