BROUGH (Verteris)		Quality of Remains
		Ease of Access
		Atmosphere & Setting

History:

Verteris fort stands on the Roman road that is followed by the A66, and is part of a chain of forts and signal stations that cross the Pennines. It links to the east with Bowes and to the west with Kirby Thore. There are suggestions that Verteris was the administrative centre of the A66 system, based on lead seals found there, though this is unproven. The fort was likely constructed during Agricola's campaigns in the 80s AD and may have remained in use throughout the Empire to the late fourth or early fifth centuries.

Occupation:

The only garrison for which there is any evidence at Brough is the Numerus Directorum, based there in the late fourth century according to the Notitia Dignitatum. There is no record of this unit appearing anywhere else and no detail of this small irregular troop.

Remains and Visit:

There is nothing to be seen of Verteris' stonework. The northern section of the fort was obliterated during the building of the medieval castle, but the platform of the southern half is plainly visible from the castle, including the dips that mark the locations of the gates. On the road west from Brough towards Kirby Thore and Brougham is a single remain. At Temple Sowerby stands one of only two milestones in Britain that remain in their original position.

Images:

Fort platform	West gate	Milestone at Temple Sowerby