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Heronbridge Roman site is a Roman settlement located in Cheshire, England, situated near the River Dee. The site represents an important auxiliary fort and vicus (civilian settlement) that formed part of the Roman military infrastructure in the North West during the occupation of Britain. Archaeological evidence indicates occupation during the later first and second centuries AD, reflecting the strategic significance of the location in controlling the Welsh frontier and maintaining communications along the north-western frontier zone. The site has yielded significant artefactual and structural remains that have contributed to understanding of Roman military and civilian life in the region, though much of the archaeology now lies beneath modern development.
Heronbridge Roman site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006774. View the official record →
Heronbridge Roman site is a Roman settlement located in Cheshire, England, situated near the River Dee. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006774.
Heronbridge Roman site 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 1006774.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Belgrave moated site and medieval garden (3.7 km), Bruera moated site and adjacent field system (4 km), Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard (4.2 km).
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