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Willowford Roman temporary camp

England
List entry 1010609
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Willowford Roman temporary camp is a first-century Roman military encampment located in Cumberland in the north of England. The site dates to the period of Roman military campaigns in Britain, likely associated with the expeditions into Scotland during the early Imperial period. The camp preserves earthwork remains typical of temporary marching camps, including defensive ditches and ramparts that would have accommodated a mobile military force. Its location in the Cumberland landscape reflects the strategic importance of this region during Rome's expansion northward into Britain.

Willowford Roman temporary camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010609. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Willowford Roman temporary camp?

Willowford Roman temporary camp is a first-century Roman military encampment located in Cumberland in the north of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010609.

Who is responsible for protecting Willowford Roman temporary camp?

Willowford 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 1010609.

What other scheduled monuments are near Willowford Roman temporary camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman signal station on Mains Rigg (1.6 km), Nether Denton Roman fort, associated vicus and length of Stanegate Roman road (3.5 km), Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall (3.6 km).

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