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Habitancum

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Also known as Habitancum Roman fort and medieval settlement

thumb|300px|Roman forts in 270 AD thumb|300px|Lidar image of Habitancum

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Located in
Corsenside
Image
Habitancum Roman Fort - geograph.org.uk - 692457.jpg
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Commons category
Habitancum (Risingham)
heritage designation
scheduled monument
OS grid reference
NY8905686215
described by source
Pauly–Wissowa
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Encyclopedic overview

8 sections
Contents
  • Location
  • History
  • Description
  • Garrison
  • Current site
  • References
  • Sources
  • External links

thumb|300px|Roman forts in 270 AD thumb|300px|Lidar image of Habitancum

Habitancum was an ancient Roman fort (castrum) located at Risingham, Northumberland, England. The fort was one of series of built along the extension of Dere Street, a Roman road running from York to Corbridge and onwards to Melrose, in Scotland.

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