A large, fortified permanent military base built to house a Roman legion, generally defended by at least one rampart and ditch.
Related Terms
| Term |
Note |
| ROMAN FORT |
A fortified permanent military base defended by at least one rampart and ditch, generally built for a single regiment of 500 or 1000 men, and containing accommodation for troops and officers, together with stores and ancillary buildings. |
| SIGNAL PLATFORM |
A turf platform attached to a Roman military installation, and thought to be a beacon stance. |
| SIGNAL STATION |
A turf and stone platform attached to a FRONTIER DEFENCE, and thought to be a beacon stance. |
| TEMPORARY CAMP |
A fortified overnight camp enclosed within a shallow ditch, bank and palisade, constructed by Roman troops on campaigns or manoeuvres. |
| TEMPORARY COMPOUND |
A compound containing one or more buildings, attached to a Roman military installation and enclosed within a bank and ditch, which was used either intermittently or for a short period only. |
