| Summary : The site of a Roman fort at Wensley. Cropmarks of the fort survive which is believed to be possibly Flavian in date. The fort has an internal area of 1.3 hectares (3.25 acres), the defences consisting of double ditches, approximately 6 metres apart, the internal measurements being 130 metres north-west to south-east by 100 metres north-east to south-west. The north-east, south-east and south-west sides are clearly visible, also the north angle and part of the north-west side. The three visible gateways, each protected by a titulus, are near central to the sides. From the size, defences, and situation the Wensley fort would appear to be of Flavian date. |
More information : SE 08128925. A previously unrecorded Roman fort, situated in Wensleydale on the north bank of the R. Ure about half a mile west of Wensley, is visible on Ordnance Survey air photographs. The fort has an internal area of 1.3ha (3.25ac), the defences consisting of double ditches, approx. 6m apart, the internal measurements being 130m. NW to SE by 100m. NE to SW. The NE, SE and SW sides are clearly visible, also the N angle and part of the NW side. The three visible gateways, each protected by a titulus, are near central to the sides. From the size, defences, and situation the Wensley fort would appear to be of Flavian date. (1)
No trace in an area now covered by cereal and potato crops. (2)
SE 08118926 Roman fort at Wensley, scheduled. (3-4) |