Shurnock Temporary Camp
Marching or Temporary Camp
This small, irregular camp lies on the edge of a wooded scarp overlooking the crossing of the Brandon Brook by the Salt Way, the Roman road between Droitwich and Alcester, about 5 miles to the west of the latter town. The scarp itself possibly formed the northern defences of the Camp. Both the east and west sides of the camp do not reach the scarp’s edge, where gateways were possibly situated. Another gateway lies in the middle of the east side.
References for Shurnock
- Roman Camps in England – The Field Archaeology by the R.C.H.M.E.
Map References for Shurnock
NGRef: SP0260 OSMap: LR150
OS National Grid Reference: SP028602
Dimensions: 171+ x 236 ft (52+ x 72 m)
Area: c.1 acre (c.0.4 ha)
Roman Roads near Shurnock
Salt Way: W (9) to Droitwich (Droitwich Spa, Hereford & Worcester) Salt Way: E (5) to Alcester
Sites near Shurnock Temporary Camp
- Alcester Roman Settlement (7 km)
Minor Settlement - Alcester Roman Fort (8 km)
Claudian Auxiliary Fort (AD 43–54) and Minor Settlement - Droitwich (Salinae Dobvnnorvm) Roman Fort (13 km)
Claudian Auxiliary Fort (AD 43–54), Industry, Salt working and Vicus - Icknield Street (17 km)
Roman Road - Hawford (18 km)
Iron Age Defended Enclosures - Worcester (Vertis) Roman Settlement (19 km)
Minor Settlement and Pottery - Tiddington (19 km)
Minor Settlement - Kempsey (21 km)
Iron Age Defended Enclosures and Milestone - Metchley Roman Fort (23 km)
Claudian Auxiliary Fort (AD 43–54) and Probable Settlement - Ettington Settlement (27 km)
Possible Minor Settlement