Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall

A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall

England
List entry 1021458
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Overview

History & significance

A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall is a dispersed archaeological site in Norfolk dating to the Roman period. The settlement lies adjacent to a known Roman road and represents the type of modest commercial and domestic occupation that characterised roadside communities in Roman Britain, which typically served travellers and facilitated local trade. The site's archaeological evidence indicates occupation during the Roman era, though its precise chronology and the full extent of structures remain subjects of archaeological investigation. As a roadside settlement, it contributes to understanding the pattern of Roman settlement distribution across Norfolk and the economic networks that developed along major communication routes during the occupation of Britain.

A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021458. View the official record →

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What is A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall?

A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall is a dispersed archaeological site in Norfolk dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021458.

Who is responsible for protecting A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall?

A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021458.

What other scheduled monuments are near A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three Pickett-Hamilton forts at Swanton Morley airfield (1.2 km), Episcopal chapel and fortified manor house on site of Anglo-Saxon cathedral (2.5 km), Moated site 280m south east of Spong Bridge (2.5 km).

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