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South angle tower of Roman fortress is a substantial stone structure forming part of the Roman fortress defences at Aldborough in North Yorkshire. The tower dates to the Roman occupation period, likely constructed during the second century AD as part of the fortification system protecting this important military installation. Built in the characteristic Roman style with coursed stone masonry, the tower formed one of the corner bastions of the fortress plan, providing defensive positions for archers and serving as a strongpoint in the perimeter wall. The survival of this structure demonstrates the enduring quality of Roman military engineering in Britain and remains a significant testimony to the fortress's strategic importance during the Roman period.
South angle tower of Roman fortress is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004174. View the official record →
South angle tower of Roman fortress is a substantial stone structure forming part of the Roman fortress defences at Aldborough in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004174.
South angle tower of Roman fortress 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 1004174.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Merchant's Hall, Fossgate (0.3 km), York Castle: motte and bailey castle, tower keep castle (including Clifford's Tower), and site of part of Romano-British fort-vicus and Anglian cemetery (0.4 km), St George's medieval chapel 120m south of York Castle (0.5 km).
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