Habitancum
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.
| Habitancum | |
|---|---|
Site of Habitancum Roman Fort | |
Location in Northumberland | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55.170°N 2.172°W |
| Place name | Risingham |
| County | Northumberland |
| Country | England |
| Reference | |
| UK-OSNG reference | NY891861 |
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.
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