Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall

Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall

England
List entry 1014581
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood is a collection of stone carvings located 350 metres south of Hadrian's Wall in Cumberland. The inscriptions, which date to the Roman period, are carved into stone within a quarry that supplied material for the construction and maintenance of the Wall itself. These epigraphic remains represent evidence of Roman quarrying operations and the labour involved in extracting stone for the Wall's infrastructure. The survival of these inscriptions in situ provides archaeological testimony to Roman activity in the region and the working practices of quarrymen associated with Hadrian's Wall's construction and upkeep.

Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014581. View the official record →

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What is Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall?

Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood is a collection of stone carvings located 350 metres south of Hadrian's Wall in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014581.

Who is responsible for protecting Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall?

Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall 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 1014581.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval fishponds and moat at Denton Hall (2.3 km), The Stonehouse bastle, 240m north of Denton Foot (3.1 km), Lanercost Augustinian priory, precinct wall and medieval standing cross base (3.8 km).

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