Loomer Road Marching Camp
Marching or Temporary Camp
This camp lies about 400 yards (c.366m) south of the fort at Mount Pleasant in Chesterton. This camp is almost square, its southern corner-angle and short lengths of its south-east and north-east sides have been confirmed by excavation in the grounds of the Loomer Road Roman Catholic church. No gateways have been identified, but is is possible that the camp faced towards the north-west.
References for Loomer Road Camp
- The North Staffordshire Journal of Field Studies Vol.II p.54.
Map References for Loomer Road Camp
NGRef: SJ8349 OSMap: LR118
OS National Grid Reference: SJ8349
Dimensions: c.325 x 315 ft (c.99 x 96 m)
Area: c.2¼ acres (c.0.95 ha)
Roman Roads near Loomer Road Camp
None identified
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