Kirkby Thore 2 Temporary Camp

Marching or Temporary Camp

Kirkby Thore 2 camp lies within the south-west corner of Camp-1 and utilizes the south-west and south-east sides of this earlier, larger encampment. Several gaps are visible in its perimeter but none have been confirmed as Roman gateways.

Map References for Kirkby Thore Camps

OS National Grid Reference: NY626251
Dimensions: 360 x 518 ft (110 x 158 m)
Area: 4¼ acres (1.7 ha)

References for Kirkby Thore Camps

  • Roman Camps in England – The Field Archaeology by the R.C.H.M.E.
  • The Carvetii by Higham and Jones (Sutton, 1985)

Roman Roads near Kirkby Thore Camps

None identified

Sites near Kirkby Thore 2 Temporary Camp