Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo Roman camps near Greensforge

Two Roman camps near Greensforge

England
List entry 1006080
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Roman camps near Greensforge is a pair of Roman military installations located in Staffordshire. The camps date to the Roman period and represent evidence of military occupation and campaigning in the region during Rome's presence in Britain. The sites are positioned near Greensforge in an area that formed part of the strategic infrastructure of Roman military operations in the West Midlands. Their survival as archaeological features reflects the substantial earthwork construction typical of Roman temporary or semi-permanent camps of the period.

Two Roman camps near Greensforge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Roman camps near Greensforge?

Two Roman camps near Greensforge is a pair of Roman military installations located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006080.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Roman camps near Greensforge?

Two Roman camps near Greensforge 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 1006080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Roman camps near Greensforge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camps at Greensforge (0.7 km), Roman camp 600yds (550m) WSW of Swindon iron works (1.9 km), Cross in St Mary's churchyard (3.9 km).

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