Chew Green

Chew Green is a Roman site that contains a main fort, two smaller fortlets, and two camps spread across about 17 acres of land. The remains lie near the Scottish border and show the military infrastructure the Romans built to control this region.

The site was founded along Dere Street, the Roman road that connected York to territories further north, to secure control of the northern frontier. Archaeological digs in the 1930s uncovered these military structures and revealed their layout and purpose.

The site shows how Romans strategically positioned military posts to control movement between England and Scotland. Visitors can see today how these structures shaped the landscape of the borderlands.

The site is located within the Otterburn Military Training Area in Northumberland National Park and requires special permission to visit. It is best to check conditions ahead of time, as the land is actively used for military training.

Overlaying the Roman structures are remains of a medieval settlement called Kemylpethe, complete with a small chapel. This layering shows how the site was reused by different peoples across many centuries.

Location: Northumberland

GPS coordinates: 55.37100,-2.33700

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44