Habitancum
| Habitancum | |
|---|---|
Site of Habitancum Roman Fort | |
Location in Northumberland | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55°10′12″N 2°10′19″W / 55.170°N 2.172°W |
| Place name | Risingham |
| County | Northumberland |
| Country | England |
| Reference | |
| UK-OSNG reference | NY891861 |
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.