Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement

Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement

England
List entry 1017598
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mount Batten is a prehistoric and Romano-British settlement located on a peninsula in Plymouth, Devon, England. The site demonstrates occupation spanning from the prehistoric period through the Roman era, with archaeological evidence indicating sustained human activity across multiple centuries. Its strategic coastal position made it valuable for settlement and trade during both periods, and the site's archaeological deposits have yielded finds that contribute to understanding of settlement patterns and economy in south-west Britain during these epochs.

Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017598. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement?

Mount Batten is a prehistoric and Romano-British settlement located on a peninsula in Plymouth, Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017598.

Who is responsible for protecting Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement?

Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement 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 1017598.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Staddon Heights Defences including Fort Staddon Fort, Brownhill Battery, Watch House Battery, Staddon Heights Battery, Staddon Battery and associated features and structures (2.3 km), Fort Bovisand (2.5 km), Breakwater fort (3.1 km).

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