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Roman Bank is a sea defence structure extending approximately 550 metres north-west of Little Dowgate near Wisbech in Cambridgeshire. The earthwork represents Roman-period engineering designed to manage water and protect settlement in the Fenland landscape, reflecting the strategic importance of this region during the occupation period. The surviving bank demonstrates the scale of hydraulic infrastructure undertaken by Roman authorities to maintain access and control over the low-lying wetland terrain of East Anglia.
Ancient sea defence called Roman Bank, stretching for 600yds (550m) NW of Little Dowgate, Wisbech is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006887. View the official record →
Roman Bank is a sea defence structure extending approximately 550 metres north-west of Little Dowgate near Wisbech in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006887.
Ancient sea defence called Roman Bank, stretching for 600yds (550m) NW of Little Dowgate, Wisbech 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 1006887.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cherry Tree Hill round barrow (0.1 km), Rabbit Hill round barrow (0.4 km), Cross in All Saints churchyard (2.9 km).
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