Malham Marching Camp
Marching or Temporary Camp
This large sub-rectangular camp is situated on a high saddle of land and is protected on the W by the valley of Gordale Beck and to the N by the shallow gulley of an unnamed tributary stream. There are 4 gateways apparent, all protected by internal claviculae, placed centrally in the shorter N & S sides and displaced to the N in the E & W sides (ratio 2:1); the camp faced N. The defences consisted of a wide rampart and external ditch which are easily traceable but damaged by natural subsidence of the underlying limestone.
References for Malham
- Roman Camps in England – The Field Archaeology by the R.C.H.M.E.
Map References for Malham
NGRef: SD9165 OSMap: LR98
OS National Grid Reference: SD914654
Dimensions: 850 x 1,020 ft (c.260 x c.310 m)
Area: 20 acres (8.1 ha)
Roman Roads near Malham
None identified
Sites near Malham Marching Camp
- Elslack (Olenacum) Roman Fort (16 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) - Ingleborough Hillfort (19 km)
Iron Age Hillfort - Virosidum (Brough-by-Bainbridge) Fort (25 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) and Minor Settlement - Ilkley (Verbeia) Roman Fort (27 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) and Vicus - Wensley Roman Fort (29 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) - Burrow (Calacum) Roman Fort (32 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) - Caton & Quernmore (39 km)
Milestone, Possible Settlement and Pottery - Ribchester (Bremetenacvm Veteranorvm) Roman Fort (40 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) and Vicus - Adel (44 km)
Major Settlement - Lancaster (Calunium) Roman Fort (44 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) and Saxon Shore Fort
