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Exeter Roman Fort
Hob Uid: 448461
Location : Devon Exeter Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SX9192309253
Summary : A Roman legionary fortress was established at Exeter sometime between AD 55 and AD 60, occupying an easily defensible spur overlooking the River Exe. The fortress, which was occupied by the Second Augustan Legion, was exceptionally small (15.4 hectares), perhaps because of the topographical limitations of the site. It continued in existence until the Second Legion moved to Caerleon about 75 AD, when the site came under the jurisdiction of the civilian authorities and formed, circa 80 AD, the basis of the early Roman town.
More information : (Centred SX 919925) A Roman legionary fortress was established at Exeter sometime between AD 55 and AD 60, occupying an easily defensible spur overlooking the River Exe. The fortress, which was occupied by the Second Augustan Legion, was exceptionally small (15.4 Ha), perhaps because of the topographical limitations of the site. It continued in existence until the Second Legion moved to Caerleon about 75 AD, when the site came under the jurisdiction of the civilian authorities and formed, circa 80 AD, the basis of the early Roman town(SX 99 SW 12). (For details of the Roman Fortress, see subsidiary cards, and map diagram with SX 99 SW 12). (1)

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Monument Period Name : Roman
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Monument End Date : 75
Monument Start Date : 55
Monument Type : Barracks, Baths, Fort, Granary, Workshop, Legionary Fortress
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SX 99 SW 160
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1970-01-01
End Date : 1979-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1971-01-01
End Date : 1972-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1972-01-01
End Date : 1976-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1974-01-01
End Date : 1974-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1975-01-01
End Date : 1979-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1976-01-01
End Date : 1976-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1977-01-01
End Date : 1977-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1977-01-01
End Date : 1978-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1980-01-01
End Date : 1980-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1980-01-01
End Date : 1981-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1981-01-01
End Date : 1981-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date : 1998-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 2001-01-01
End Date : 2002-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 2011-01-01
End Date : 2011-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2012-01-01
End Date : 2014-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Exeter Roman Fort