Greensforge 2 Temporary Camp
Marching or Temporary Camp
This small camp lies on the eastern bank of the Smestow Brook in the western portion of Camp-1. The complete circuit is recorded. Its south-east corner-angle has been overlain by the Greensforge Ashford road.
References for Greensforge Camp 2
- Roman Camps in England – The Field Archaeology by the R.C.H.M.E.;
- Air Reconnaissance in Britain, 1955-7 by J.K. St. Joseph in J.R.S. xlviii (1958) p.95;
- Air Reconnaissance in Britain, 1969-72 by J.K. St. Joseph in J.R.S. lxiii (1973) p.233;
Map References for Greensforge Camp 2
OSMap: LR139
OS National Grid Reference: SO863885
Dimensions: c.246 x 197 ft (75 x 60 m)
Area: c.1 acre (0.45 ha)
Roman Roads near Greensforge Camp 2
None identified
Sites near Greensforge 2 Temporary Camp
- Greensforge 1 Temporary Camp (0 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp - Greensforge Fort A (0 km)
Claudian Auxiliary Fort (AD 43–54) - Greensforge Fort B (0 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) - Greensforge 5 Temporary Camp (1 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp - Swindon Camp (2 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp - Quatt Temporary Camp (13 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp - Metchley Roman Fort (18 km)
Claudian Auxiliary Fort (AD 43–54) and Probable Settlement - Wall Town Fort (20 km)
Neronian Auxiliary Fort (AD 54–68) - Engleton Villa (22 km)
Villa - Eaton House (Pennocrucium) Roman Fort (22 km)
Auxiliary Fort