Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm

Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm

England
List entry 1005421
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm is a segment of Roman infrastructure located in Somerset, England. The road represents the communications network that characterized Roman Britain during the occupation period, typically dating from the first to fourth centuries AD. The survival of this section indicates the substantial construction standards employed in Roman road building, which often involved multiple layers of materials designed for durability and drainage. Such roads formed the backbone of Roman military and commercial activity in the province, connecting settlements and facilitating the movement of troops and goods across the landscape.

Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm?

Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm is a segment of Roman infrastructure located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005421.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm?

Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey 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 1005421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hinton Priory Carthusian charterhouse and associated water management features (0.8 km), Iford Bridge (3 km), The Falconry, Farleigh Hungerford (3 km).

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