Wensley Roman Fort
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96)
The site of a Roman fort at Wensley. Cropmarks of the fort survive which is believed to be possibly Flavian in date. The fort has an internal area of 1.3 hectares (3.25 acres), the defences consisting of double ditches, approximately 6 metres apart, the internal measurements being 130 metres north-west to south-east by 100 metres north-east to south-west. The north-east, south-east and south-west sides are clearly visible, also the north angle and part of the north-west side. The three visible gateways, each protected by a titulus, are near central to the sides. From the size, defences, and situation the Wensley fort would appear to be of Flavian date.
Map References for Wensley
NGRef: SE0889 OSMap: LR99
Roman Roads near Wensley
Possible road: ENE (10) to Cataractonivm Possible road: W (8) to Virosidvm
Sites near Wensley Roman Fort
- Virosidum (Brough-by-Bainbridge) Fort (14 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) and Minor Settlement - Catterick (Cataractonium) Roman Fort (17 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) - Cataractonium Settlement (17 km)
Minor Settlement - Catterick Bridge (18 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp - Carkin Moor Roman Fort (21 km)
Auxiliary Fort - Scargill Moor Temples (23 km)
Temple Or Shrine - Greta Bridge Roman Fort (24 km)
Trajanic Auxiliary Fort (A.D. 98–117) - Greta Bridge Vicus (24 km)
Vicus - Stanwick Camp (24 km)
Iron Age Hillfort - Healam Bridge Roman Fort and Vicus (25 km)
Trajanic Auxiliary Fort (A.D. 98–117) and Vicus