Greensforge 4 Temporary Camp

Marching or Temporary Camps

This camp lies about 1,300 feet (400m) to the west of Fort-A on the opposite side of the Smestow Brook. Almost the entire defensive outline is known, only the south-western corner-angle remains unrecorded.

References for Greensforge Camp 4

  • 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 4

OSMap: LR139

OS National Grid Reference: SO857880
Dimensions: 460 x 770 ft (140 x 235 m)
Area: c.8 acres (3.3 ha)

Roman Roads near Greensforge Camp 4

None identified