For centuries, little evidence could be brought to bear, and historians presented opposing views. While the remaining walls at Burgh Castle are clearly consistent with a late Roman fort, the military function of Caister-on-Sea was more open to doubt.
For centuries, limited information was available, and historians offered varying interpretations. Although the walls at Burgh Castle are consistent with a late Roman fort, the military function of Caister-on-Sea is more ambiguous.