Haltonchesters Roman fort, settlement and Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary east of Haltonchesters fort and the Fence Burn in wall mile 21 - List Entry
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Description
....The Roman fort at Haltonchesters, its associated civil settlement and the adjacent section of Hadrian's Wall survive well as upstanding turf covered remains. The fort is unique in having an `L'-shaped plan and as such it is of particular interest. The site has produced significant finds including tombstones, altars and a gold signet-ring. Significant information on the development of the frontier system as well as wider social and economic developments over time will be preserved. The silted ditches will contain environmental evidence which will allow the character of the surrounding area in the Roman period to be better understood.... -
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Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1010624
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