Greensforge 1 Temporary Camp
Marching or Temporary Camp
Greensforge Camp 1 lies between the two forts to the east of the Smestow Brook. Only the eastern corner-angle, about 260 feet (80m) of the north-east side and 165 feet (50m) of the south-east side have been positively traced.
References for Greensforge Camps
- 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 Camps
OSMap: LR139
OS National Grid Reference: SO863885
Dimensions: c.560 x 490 ft? (c.170 x 150 m?)
Area: c.6¼ acres? (c.2.5 ha?)
Roman Roads near Greensforge Camps
None identified
Sites near Greensforge 1 Temporary Camp
- Greensforge Fort A (0 km)
Claudian Auxiliary Fort (AD 43–54) - Greensforge 2 Temporary Camp (0 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp - 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