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Habitancvm (also known as Risingham) is a remain of a Roman fort in Northumberland. The fort originated in the Antonine period and was destroyed in circa AD 197, then rebuilt under Emporer Severus in the early 3rd century. The fort was one of the defensive structures built along Dere Street, a Roman road running from York to Corbridge and onwards to Melrose. The fort occupies a low mound overlooking the River Rede. It is oblong in shape and measures 450 feet north to south, and 400 feet east to west, giving an area of just over four acres. It was surrounded by a number of ditches, which can still be seen on the south and west sides. At the end of the 2nd century the fort was either abandoned or destroyed when large numbers of Roman troops were withdrawn. Later, the fort was rebuilt by the First Cohort of Vangiones. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1008561.

Place Type: Roman Remains
Alternative name(s): Risingham
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.170121,-2.1733474
Grid Reference: NY 8905 8621
Civil Parish: Corsenside CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 302228
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Habitancvm,_Northumberland_302228

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