Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMaiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill Burn

Maiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill Burn

England
List entry 1003053
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maiden Way is a Roman road that runs northwards from Bank Rigg across Melmerby Fell towards Rowgill Burn in Cumberland. The road dates to the Roman period and formed part of the communication network connecting military installations and settlements across northern England. The route is visible as an earthwork feature across the fell, preserving evidence of Roman road construction techniques and planning. The monument remains archaeologically significant as a physical record of Roman infrastructure and territorial organisation in the Pennine region during the occupation of Britain.

Maiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill Burn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003053. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill Burn?

Maiden Way is a Roman road that runs northwards from Bank Rigg across Melmerby Fell towards Rowgill Burn in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003053.

Who is responsible for protecting Maiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill Burn?

Maiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill Burn 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 1003053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill Burn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Townhead lime kilns and associated features including part of a tramway on Rusby Hill and Ladslack Hill (3.4 km), Parkin's Stones round cairn on the summit of Benty Hill (5.3 km), Upper Slatesike lead mine and ore works, 750m north east of Black Dub (5.3 km).

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