Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBatham Gate, Roman road

Batham Gate, Roman road

England
List entry 1007051
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Batham Gate is a Roman road in Derbyshire, England, forming part of the network of military and administrative routes established during the Roman occupation of Britain. The road dates to the Roman period and served as a significant communication and supply route across the Pennine region. Batham Gate remains visible as an earthwork feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of Roman engineering and infrastructure development in the English Midlands. The monument reflects the strategic importance of trans-Pennine routes during Roman Britain's military and economic operations.

Batham Gate, Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007051. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Batham Gate, Roman road?

Batham Gate is a Roman road in Derbyshire, England, forming part of the network of military and administrative routes established during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007051.

Who is responsible for protecting Batham Gate, Roman road?

Batham Gate, Roman road 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 1007051.

What other scheduled monuments are near Batham Gate, Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels (8.1 km), Five Wells chambered tomb (8.2 km), Putwell Hill bowl barrow (8.2 km).

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