Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour watchtowers SW of town

Four watchtowers SW of town

England
List entry 1007045
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Four watchtowers SW of town is a Roman monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of four defensive structures that formed part of the Roman frontier infrastructure in Britain. These watchtowers date to the Roman period and represent the military engineering and strategic organisation characteristic of Roman occupation in the region. The monuments are recorded as scheduled ancient monuments, reflecting their archaeological significance in understanding Roman military organisation and frontier control in northern Britain.

Four watchtowers SW of town is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007045. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Four watchtowers SW of town?

Four watchtowers SW of town is a Roman monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007045.

Who is responsible for protecting Four watchtowers SW of town?

Four watchtowers SW of town 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 1007045.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four watchtowers SW of town?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolsover Castle: eleventh century motte and bailey castle, twelfth century tower keep castle and seventeenth century country house. (0.8 km), Medieval town defences, 183m south east of church of St Mary and St Lawrence, and 335m north east of Bolsover Castle (0.9 km), Sutton Scarsdale Hall (3.5 km).

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