Castleshaw Roman fort, Archaeological site in Saddleworth, United Kingdom.
The rectangular fort sits at the foot of Standedge, featuring visible remains of defensive walls, barracks, and storage buildings across 1.2 hectares of land.
Built around AD 79 during Roman expansion into northern Britain, the fort housed 500 soldiers before being replaced by a smaller fortlet in 105 AD.
The Friends of Castleshaw Roman Forts organization conducts research, excavations, and educational programs to preserve and study the archaeological remains in Castleshaw Valley.
Visitors can explore the restored fortifications while information panels throughout the site explain the military structures and daily operations of Roman soldiers.
Roof tile stamps discovered at the site connect the fortlet to the Cohors III Bracaraugustanorum, a specific Roman military unit that operated in the region.
Location: Castleshaw
Location: Saddleworth
Part of: Castleshaw Roman forts, 250m west of Castle Shaw Farm
GPS coordinates: 53.58300,-2.00300
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:22
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