Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLinear boundary and section of Roman road, 550m south east of Ashmore Farm

Linear boundary and section of Roman road, 550m south east of Ashmore Farm

England
List entry 1020728
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Linear boundary and section of Roman road, 550m south east of Ashmore Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a Roman road and associated linear boundary feature located in Dorset. The Roman road represents part of the regional road network that served the Romano-British landscape during the Roman occupation period. The linear boundary, which runs adjacent to or is integrated with the road infrastructure, reflects the organisation of the surrounding landscape in Roman times. Both elements survive as earthwork features and constitute significant archaeological evidence for understanding Roman settlement patterns and territorial organisation in this part of Dorset.

Linear boundary and section of Roman road, 550m south east of Ashmore Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020728. View the official record →

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What is Linear boundary and section of Roman road, 550m south east of Ashmore Farm?

Linear boundary and section of Roman road, 550m south east of Ashmore Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a Roman road and associated linear boundary feature located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020728.

Who is responsible for protecting Linear boundary and section of Roman road, 550m south east of Ashmore Farm?

Linear boundary and section of Roman road, 550m south east of Ashmore 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 1020728.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linear boundary and section of Roman road, 550m south east of Ashmore Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow and a round barrow cemetery at Telegraph Clump on Blandford Race Down (7.6 km), Medieval standing cross 50m east of St Peter's Church (7.8 km), Romano-British settlement and two bowl barrows on Blandford Race Down 450m south east of Telegraph Clump (7.8 km).

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