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Ashton Roman small town is a Romano-British settlement located northeast of Oundle in Northamptonshire. The site dates to the Roman period and represents one of the smaller urban centres that developed across Roman Britain, likely serving as a local market and administrative focus for the surrounding agricultural hinterland. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of structured settlement including buildings and associated features characteristic of Roman small towns, which functioned as important nodes in the broader economic and social networks of the province. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance in understanding rural and proto-urban settlement patterns during the Roman occupation of Britain.
Ashton Roman small town north east of Oundle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021454. View the official record →
Ashton Roman small town is a Romano-British settlement located northeast of Oundle in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021454.
Ashton Roman small town north east of Oundle 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 1021454.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stoke Doyle moated site, near Oundle. (3.7 km), Barnwell Castle (4 km), Site of manor house and gardens (4.7 km).
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