Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLength of Roman road near King Down Farm

Length of Roman road near King Down Farm

England
List entry 1002445
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Length of Roman road near King Down Farm is a section of Roman road located in Dorset. The monument represents part of the road network constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain, typically dating to the first and second centuries AD. Roman roads of this type were engineered with characteristic layered construction and served critical functions in military movement, trade, and administrative communication across the province. The survival of this length of road as an identifiable archaeological feature demonstrates the durability of Roman road-building techniques and its continued significance in the landscape of Roman Britain.

Length of Roman road near King Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002445. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Length of Roman road near King Down Farm?

Length of Roman road near King Down Farm is a section of Roman road located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002445.

Who is responsible for protecting Length of Roman road near King Down Farm?

Length of Roman road near King Down Farm 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 1002445.

What other scheduled monuments are near Length of Roman road near King Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery on Barrow Hill 150m south west of Brookvale Farm (7.6 km), Round barrow cemetery south and west of Rose Lawn Coppice, 600m south west of Higher Merley Farm (8.2 km), Bowl barrow in Gravel Hill Plantation, 340m north of Arrowsmith House (8.8 km).

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