Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWall Town Roman camp

Wall Town Roman camp

England
List entry 1006282
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wall Town Roman camp is a Roman auxiliary fort located near Craven Arms in Shropshire, positioned along the line of the Roman road known as the Icknield Street. The fort dates to the first century AD and served as an important military installation during the early period of Roman occupation in Britain. The site preserves earthwork remains of the fort's defences and internal structures, though much of it lies beneath pasture land. Wall Town represents a significant example of Roman military infrastructure in the Welsh Marches region, strategically placed to support Roman control and communication across this frontier zone.

Wall Town Roman camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006282. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wall Town Roman camp?

Wall Town Roman camp is a Roman auxiliary fort located near Craven Arms in Shropshire, positioned along the line of the Roman road known as the Icknield Street. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006282.

Who is responsible for protecting Wall Town Roman camp?

Wall Town Roman camp 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 1006282.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wall Town Roman camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Toot motte castle, 450m WSW of Mawleytown Farm. (2.4 km), Wayside cross on High Street, 140m south west of St Mary's Church (3.2 km), Stottesdon Bridge 1/3 mile (540m) N of Prescott Mill (4.4 km).

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