Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLength of Roman road on Sovell Down

Length of Roman road on Sovell Down

England
List entry 1002421
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Length of Roman road on Sovell Down is a length of Roman road located in Dorset, England. The monument comprises a section of Roman road construction that survives as an earthwork feature on Sovell Down, preserving evidence of Roman infrastructure and communication networks in the region. The road dates to the Roman period of Britain, when such thoroughfares served critical functions in connecting settlements and facilitating military movement and trade across the province. The surviving length provides archaeological evidence of Roman road engineering and construction techniques practised during the occupation of Britain.

Length of Roman road on Sovell Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Length of Roman road on Sovell Down?

Length of Roman road on Sovell Down is a length of Roman road located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002421.

Who is responsible for protecting Length of Roman road on Sovell Down?

Length of Roman road on Sovell Down 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 1002421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Length of Roman road on Sovell Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Roman road near Badbury Rings (8 km), Earth circles S of King Down (8.1 km), Group of round barrows NW of Badbury Rings (8.1 km).

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