Habitancum
Ancient Roman fort in Northumberland, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Habitancum was an ancient Roman fort (castrum) located at Risingham, Northumberland, England. The fort was one of series of built along the extension of Dere Street, a Roman road running from York to Corbridge and onwards to Melrose, in Scotland.
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Habitancum | |
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Location in Northumberland | |
Location | |
Coordinates | 55.170°N 2.172°W / 55.170; -2.172 |
Place name | Risingham |
County | Northumberland |
Country | England |
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UK-OSNG reference | NY891861 |
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The fort's name is derived from the word Habitanci inscribed on an altar set up by Marcus Gavius Secundinus, a consular beneficiary on duty there. It is not mentioned in other sources such as the Notitia Dignitatum.