Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlackstone Edge Roman road See also GREATER MANCHESTER 5

Blackstone Edge Roman road See also GREATER MANCHESTER 5

England
List entry 1005819
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blackstone Edge Roman road is a section of Roman road located in Greater Manchester, in the Pennine region of northern England. The road forms part of the route connecting the Roman forts at Castleshaw and Slack, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain from the first century AD onwards. The surviving section is notable for its well-preserved paved surface, which retains characteristic Roman engineering features including a cambered profile and stone metalling. The monument represents important evidence of Roman military infrastructure in the upland regions of northern Britain, facilitating communication and supply lines across difficult terrain during the occupation period.

Blackstone Edge Roman road See also GREATER MANCHESTER 5 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005819. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blackstone Edge Roman road See also GREATER MANCHESTER 5?

Blackstone Edge Roman road is a section of Roman road located in Greater Manchester, in the Pennine region of northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005819.

Who is responsible for protecting Blackstone Edge Roman road See also GREATER MANCHESTER 5?

Blackstone Edge Roman road See also GREATER MANCHESTER 5 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 1005819.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blackstone Edge Roman road See also GREATER MANCHESTER 5?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackstone Edge Roman road See also WEST YORKSHIRE 32 (0 km), Wayside cross located on Slate Pit Hill (0.9 km), Oxygrains packhorse bridge, Rishworth (3.1 km).

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