Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWall of Roman fort

Wall of Roman fort

England
List entry 1004797
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wall of Roman fort is a scheduled ancient monument representing the defensive fortifications of a Roman military installation in Yorkshire. The structure dates to the Roman occupation of Britain, typically attributable to the first and second centuries AD, and constitutes part of the broader network of auxiliary forts established to control and defend the province. The surviving remains preserve evidence of Roman military architecture and engineering practices, including stonework characteristic of fort construction during this period. Such installations were fundamental to Rome's administrative control of northern Britain and provide archaeological testimony to the Romano-British period of English history.

Wall of Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004797. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wall of Roman fort?

Wall of Roman fort is a scheduled ancient monument representing the defensive fortifications of a Roman military installation in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004797.

Who is responsible for protecting Wall of Roman fort?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wall of Roman fort?

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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