Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHinxworth Roman fortlet

Hinxworth Roman fortlet

England
List entry 1015852
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Hinxworth Roman fortlet is a small Roman military installation located in Hertfordshire, dating to the Roman period of British occupation. The site represents one of a series of minor fortifications established in the region, likely serving functions related to territorial control, supply lines, or local security during Rome's presence in Britain. Archaeological investigation has identified defensive earthworks characteristic of Roman fortlet design, though the precise chronological phases and full extent of occupation remain subjects of scholarly study. The monument survives as earthwork remains visible in the landscape and constitutes an important record of Roman military infrastructure in the south-east of England.

Hinxworth Roman fortlet is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015852. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Hinxworth Roman fortlet?

Hinxworth Roman fortlet is a small Roman military installation located in Hertfordshire, dating to the Roman period of British occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015852.

Who is responsible for protecting Hinxworth Roman fortlet?

Hinxworth Roman fortlet 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 1015852.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hinxworth Roman fortlet?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Radwell Roman villa (5 km), Two bowl barrows at Bygrave, 650m east of Park Wood (5.2 km), Barrow, south of Radwell (5.4 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Hinxworth Roman fortlet