A fortified overnight camp enclosed within a shallow ditch, bank and palisade, constructed by Roman troops on campaigns or manoeuvres.
Related Terms
| Term |
Note |
| ENCAMPMENT |
A temporary military camp. If Roman use TEMPORARY CAMP. |
| FRONTIER DEFENCE |
A system of fortifications constructed along a national frontier to contain the local population, as well as keep out undesirable raiders eg. Antonine Wall. Use with more specific monument type where known. |
| LEGIONARY FORTRESS |
A large, fortified permanent military base built to house a Roman legion, generally defended by at least one rampart and ditch. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
