Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOld Abingdon Road Culverts

Old Abingdon Road Culverts

England
List entry 1408790
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Abingdon Road Culverts is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a series of culverts located in Berkshire, England. The structures date to the medieval period and represent engineering works associated with water management and drainage systems in the region. The culverts demonstrate the practical hydraulic infrastructure employed during the medieval era to manage watercourses and facilitate settlement or agricultural use of the landscape. Their survival provides archaeological evidence of medieval construction techniques and the importance placed upon controlling water flow in this area of Berkshire.

Old Abingdon Road Culverts is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1408790. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Abingdon Road Culverts?

Old Abingdon Road Culverts is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a series of culverts located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1408790.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Abingdon Road Culverts?

Old Abingdon Road Culverts 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 1408790.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Abingdon Road Culverts?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barton (remains of) (6.4 km), Castle mound at Fitzharris (6.5 km), Abingdon Abbey (remains of) (6.8 km).

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