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The Wall of Roman fort is a substantial surviving defensive structure located in Yorkshire that forms part of a Roman military installation. Dating to the Roman occupation of Britain, likely from the first or second century AD, the fort wall represents the engineering standards and defensive requirements of the imperial army stationed in northern Britain. The structure demonstrates characteristic Roman construction techniques and would have enclosed a garrison of soldiers along with associated administrative and supply facilities. As a scheduled monument, it provides important archaeological evidence for understanding Roman military strategy and settlement patterns in the north of England during the imperial period.
Wall of Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004797. View the official record →
The Wall of Roman fort is a substantial surviving defensive structure located in Yorkshire that forms part of a Roman military installation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004797.
Wall of Roman fort 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 1004797.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cusworth Motte Castle (3.3 km), King Hengist Rein long cairn (5 km), Romano-British enclosure and earthworks in Pot Ridings Wood (5.4 km).
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