2018
NY8986 : Habitancvm (Roman Fort) at Risingham
taken 8 years ago, near to West Woodburn, Northumberland, England
Habitancvm (Roman Fort) at Risingham
The fort was one of the defensive structures built along Dere Street, a Roman road running from York to Corbridge and onwards to Melrose.
The fort occupies a low mound overlooking the River Rede. It is oblong in shape and measures 450 feet (140 m) north to south, and 400 feet (120 m) east to west, giving an area of just over 4 acres (16,000 m2). It was surrounded by a number of ditches, which can still be seen on the south and west sides. Link
The fort occupies a low mound overlooking the River Rede. It is oblong in shape and measures 450 feet (140 m) north to south, and 400 feet (120 m) east to west, giving an area of just over 4 acres (16,000 m2). It was surrounded by a number of ditches, which can still be seen on the south and west sides. Link
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- Grid Square
- NY8986, 111 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Russel Wills (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 11 October, 2018 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 12 October, 2018
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NY 8905 8621 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:10.2045N 2:10.4065W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NY 89282 86189
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
