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Written Rock of Gelt is a Roman quarry site located near the River Gelt in Cumberland, England, notable for the inscriptions carved into its sandstone face by Roman soldiers and workers. The rock bears Latin inscriptions dating to the second century AD, recording the names and units of men engaged in quarrying operations, likely in connection with the construction and maintenance of Hadrian's Wall and associated military installations. The inscriptions provide valuable epigraphic evidence of Roman military organisation and labour practices in northern Britain. The site represents an important archaeological record of Roman industrial activity and remains one of the few surviving examples of Roman quarry workers' marks in Britain.
Written Rock of Gelt: Roman quarry inscriptions is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014582. View the official record →
Written Rock of Gelt is a Roman quarry site located near the River Gelt in Cumberland, England, notable for the inscriptions carved into its sandstone face by Roman soldiers and workers. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014582.
Written Rock of Gelt: Roman quarry inscriptions 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 1014582.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pigeon Clint Written Rock: Roman quarry inscription (1 km), Castle Hill (2.1 km), Bowl barrow 760m SSE of Old Church (2.5 km).
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