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 consisting of underground stone-built drainage structures located in Berkshire. The culverts date to the Roman period and represent examples of Roman engineering infrastructure, likely associated with road construction and water management systems in the wider landscape of Roman Britain. The structures demonstrate the technical capability of Roman builders in creating durable underground works designed to manage water flow beneath important routes. As surviving physical evidence of Roman civil engineering, the culverts contribute to understanding the development and maintenance of Roman road networks and associated infrastructure in the region.

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 consisting of underground stone-built drainage structures located in Berkshire. 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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