Habitancum

Habitancum
Site of Habitancum Roman Fort
Habitancum is located in Northumberland
Habitancum
Location in Northumberland
Location
Coordinates55°10′12″N 2°10′19″W / 55.170°N 2.172°W / 55.170; -2.172
Place nameRisingham
CountyNorthumberland
CountryEngland
Reference
UK-OSNG referenceNY891861
Roman forts in 270 AD
Lidar image of 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.

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.