Post-Roman period Verterae

inscribed stones verterae, in porch of st michael s church, brough

the fort occupied time after roman withdrawal around year 410 abandoned. in 11th century, norman castle built within ruined walls of fort. in 16th century antiquarian william camden rediscovered link between location , roman occupation, arguing site, called brough, roman fort of verterae.

rubbish roman period discovered on site in mid-19th century, , archaeological excavations carried out in 1923 government. more excavations followed in 1954 , during 1970s , 1990s, comprehensive survey of site being conducted in 1996. area of fort, covering medieval castle, brough castle farm , surrounding lands, protected under uk law scheduled ancient monument.