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Ferrybridge is a Romano-British settlement site located near Knottingley in West Yorkshire. The site occupies a strategically important position on the River Aire and has yielded archaeological evidence of occupation during the Roman period, reflecting its role as a crossing point and settlement in the Romano-British landscape of northern England. The monument's significance lies in its contribution to understanding Roman communications and settlement patterns in the region, particularly its relationship to the wider network of Roman roads and fortifications in Yorkshire.
Ferrybridge near Knottingley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005799. View the official record →
Ferrybridge is a Romano-British settlement site located near Knottingley in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005799.
Ferrybridge near Knottingley 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 1005799.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows (1 km), Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane (1.8 km), St John's Priory (2.9 km).
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