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 Romano-British road and associated linear boundary feature located in Dorset. The site preserves a section of Roman road infrastructure from the early imperial period, demonstrating the systematic development of transport networks across Roman Britain. The linear boundary element suggests land organisation and territorial definition contemporary with or subsequent to the Roman road's construction and use. The monument's survival as a visible archaeological feature makes it significant for understanding Romano-British settlement patterns, communication routes, and land management practices in the county.

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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Questions & answers

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 Romano-British 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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