Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUffington Roman Temporary Camp, Shrewsbury

Uffington Roman Temporary Camp, Shrewsbury

England
List entry 1480432
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Uffington Roman Temporary Camp is a Roman military installation located near Shrewsbury in Shropshire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a marching camp, identifiable by its characteristic rectangular layout and defensive ditches, which would have served as a temporary fortification for Roman troops moving through the region. Dating to the Roman period, the camp reflects the military infrastructure associated with Rome's occupation and campaigns in Britain, likely erected during the first or second century AD. The survival of its physical features, visible as banks and ditches in the landscape, provides archaeological evidence of Roman military strategy and movement patterns in the Welsh Marches frontier zone.

Uffington Roman Temporary Camp, Shrewsbury is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1480432. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Uffington Roman Temporary Camp, Shrewsbury?

Uffington Roman Temporary Camp is a Roman military installation located near Shrewsbury in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1480432.

Who is responsible for protecting Uffington Roman Temporary Camp, Shrewsbury?

Uffington Roman Temporary Camp, Shrewsbury 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 1480432.

What other scheduled monuments are near Uffington Roman Temporary Camp, Shrewsbury?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross SW of St Giles Church (2.2 km), Site discovered by aerial photography (2.9 km), Moated site and fishponds 150m north of Attingham Home Farm (3.2 km).

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