Burnhead Roman temporary camp

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Earthworks onlybanks, ditches and platforms — read the ground, not walls

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A Roman marching camp once stood here — today it survives as earthworks in Northumberland. The Albion Guide lists 30 Roman marching camps in the county; this is one of them. It sits inside Northumberland National Park National Park.

Haltwhistle Station is 3.2 km away to the south. Great Chesters and Cawfields Roman Wall are among the Roman sites within 0.8 km.

More at the National Heritage List entry

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