East Gate

England
List entry 1006131
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Gate is a fragmentary stone gateway structure located in Staffordshire that survives from the Roman period. The monument represents part of the defensive fortifications associated with a Roman settlement or fort, constructed during the occupation of Britain by Rome. The surviving masonry demonstrates the robust engineering characteristic of Roman military architecture, employing substantial stone construction techniques typical of the first and second centuries AD. The site remains of archaeological significance as evidence of Roman infrastructure and settlement patterns in the Midlands region.

East Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Gate?

East Gate is a fragmentary stone gateway structure located in Staffordshire that survives from the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006131.

Who is responsible for protecting East Gate?

East Gate 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 1006131.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Thomas' Priory (2.5 km), Stafford Castle and associated medieval settlement (2.5 km), Moated site and ancillary enclosure SW of Stafford Castle (3.3 km).

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