Castra Lemanis, Roman military fort in Lympne, England
The fort remains include walls reaching heights of 8 meters, with one main eastern gate and multiple posterns arranged in a pentagonal layout.
Construction of Castra Lemanis occurred in the late 270s as part of the Saxon Shore defensive network protecting Roman Britain's southeastern coast.
The fort's location on Romney Marsh demonstrates Roman engineering methods for coastal fortification and maritime control in southeastern Britain.
The archaeological site spans 3.4 hectares and contains foundations of 14 towers, though ground movement has caused substantial structural displacement over time.
Tiles marked with 'CL BR' indicate the involvement of the Classis Britannica, Rome's British fleet, in the construction of this military installation.
Location: Lympne
Part of: Saxon Shore
GPS coordinates: 51.06840,1.02123
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:14
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