Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWalwick Fell Roman temporary camp

Walwick Fell Roman temporary camp

England
List entry 1010935
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Overview

History & significance

Walwick Fell Roman temporary camp is a first or second-century AD military installation located in Northumberland, positioned within the wider network of Roman campaigns in northern Britain. The camp occupies approximately 1.3 hectares and is defined by defensive earthwork banks and ditches characteristic of temporary marching camps erected during Roman military operations. Its location on Walwick Fell suggests a strategic position related to Roman movements across the Pennines, likely associated with the consolidation of Roman control in the region during the early imperial period. The site survives as an upstanding earthwork monument and represents important archaeological evidence of Roman military logistics and territorial strategy in northern England.

Walwick Fell Roman temporary camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010935. View the official record →

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What is Walwick Fell Roman temporary camp?

Walwick Fell Roman temporary camp is a first or second-century AD military installation located in Northumberland, positioned within the wider network of Roman campaigns in northern Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010935.

Who is responsible for protecting Walwick Fell Roman temporary camp?

Walwick Fell Roman temporary 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 1010935.

What other scheduled monuments are near Walwick Fell Roman temporary camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange (3.2 km), Red House Roman camp (3.2 km), Hillfort on Warden Hill, 1km north-west of High Warden (3.4 km).

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