Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTripontium Roman station

Tripontium Roman station

England
List entry 1005759
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tripontium is a Roman fort located near Rugby in Warwickshire, positioned on the Fosse Way, one of the principal Roman roads in Britain. Established in the first century AD, the fort served as a significant military and administrative centre during the Roman occupation, controlling an important crossing point over the River Avon. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of multiple phases of occupation and reconstruction, indicating the site's strategic importance throughout the Roman period. The fort's remains, now largely beneath the modern landscape, have yielded artefacts and structural evidence that contribute to understanding Roman military organisation and settlement patterns in the Midlands.

Tripontium Roman station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005759. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tripontium Roman station?

Tripontium is a Roman fort located near Rugby in Warwickshire, positioned on the Fosse Way, one of the principal Roman roads in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005759.

Who is responsible for protecting Tripontium Roman station?

Tripontium Roman station 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 1005759.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tripontium Roman station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne Gorse (3 km), Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpond (3.3 km), Shrunken village (3.6 km).

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