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Caermote is a complex of Roman military and infrastructural remains located in Cumberland, comprising two forts and associated road sections dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site represents an important node in the Roman road network of northern England, with the three road sections demonstrating the strategic planning and engineering that characterised Roman communications infrastructure in the province. The two forts, positioned to control and protect these routes, are typical of the auxiliary installations deployed throughout the frontier regions during the imperial period. Together, these elements illustrate the coordinated military and logistical organisation that sustained Roman control of the region during the occupation.
Two Roman forts and three sections of Roman road at Caermote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014285. View the official record →
Caermote is a complex of Roman military and infrastructural remains located in Cumberland, comprising two forts and associated road sections dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014285.
Two Roman forts and three sections of Roman road at Caermote 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 1014285.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Battery (1.1 km), Snittlegarth moated site (1.4 km), Ireby Old Church, churchyard and two cross bases (3.1 km).
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