Virosidum Roman Fort, Wensleydale, UK

Virosidum Roman Fort, Wensleydale. The monument includes Bainbridge Roman fort, known to the Romans as `Virosidum', which is located on the summit of Brough Hill above the confluence of the River Bain and the River Ure. Remains of a contemporary field system outside the fort are also included in the scheduling. The fort occupies a strategically strong position, with extensive views up and down Wensleydale and controls the principal pass through the Pennines between Stainmore and the Ilkley/Aire gap. The fort, which is defined by the area on the top of Brough Hill, measures 91m north to south and 111m east to west between the crests of the rampart, enclosing an area of 1.01ha. The defences consisted of a clay rampart which was revetted at the rear and had a wall of sandstone blocks added to its exterior later. The early clay rampart on the north side was laced with birch willow and moss. Flavian date, AD 90-105….. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017920