Holmes House Roman Fort

Trajanic Auxiliary Fort (A.D. 98–117)

This fort on the south bank of the Tees was discovered from the air by Prof. J.K. St. Joseph in 1950, its single ditch measures 270 feet from east to west by 240 feet north-south (c.82 x 73 m), enclosing an area of just under 1½ acres (c.0.6 ha). The site lies only ¾-mile (c.1.2 km) south-east of the Piercebridge fort and the two will not be contemporary. The Holmes House location is not spectacular, and it is possible that this fort was succeeded after a short period by the better-placed camp at Piercebridge. Fieldwalking at the site in 1950 recovered a small piece of undated Samian ware, along with several pieces of tile which could not be positively identified as Roman. (JRS 1951 pp.52/3)

References for Holmes House

Air Reconnaissance of North Britain by J.K. St. Joseph in J.R.S. xli (1951) pp.52-65; 

Map References for Holmes House

NGRef: NZ2215 OSMap: LR93

OS National Grid Reference: c.NZ220150
Dimensions: c.270 x 240 ft (c.82 x 73 m)
Area: c.1½ acres (c.0.6 ha)

Roman Roads near Holmes House

None identified

Sites near Holmes House Roman Fort