Saxon Shore Forts

Introductions to Heritage Assets

An introduction to Saxon Shore Forts (a specific group of later Roman coastal defensive forts constructed to several different plans and portraying the development of Roman military architecture during the third and early fourth centuries, all apparently built in response to early Saxon raiders).

Descriptions of the asset type and its development as well as its associations and a brief chronology are included.

Contents

  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • Description
  • Chronology
  • Development of the asset type
  • Associations
  • Further reading
  • Where to get advice

Additional Information

  • Series: Guidance
  • Publication Status: Completed
  • Pages: 16
  • Product Code: HEAG232

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