Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of a Roman road on Durdham Down

Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down

England
List entry 1007000
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down is a Roman period monument located in Gloucestershire, England. The road forms part of the network of communications established during the Roman occupation of Britain and represents the infrastructure investment characteristic of the imperial period. The surviving section visible on Durdham Down preserves evidence of Roman road construction techniques and contributes to the archaeological understanding of local Romano-British settlement and connectivity. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as physical testimony to Roman engineering and administrative control in the region.

Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007000. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down?

Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down is a Roman period monument located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007000.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down?

Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down 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 1007000.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Underfall Yard, Bristol Docks (3 km), Chapel at Lower Court (5.2 km), Iron Age defended settlement 400m south of Manor Farm (5.7 km).

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