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Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a section of metalled Roman road surface surviving in situ on the down near Bristol in Gloucestershire. The road dates to the Roman period and forms part of the network of military and civil infrastructure that characterised Roman Britain. The surviving stretch retains evidence of its original construction technique and material composition, making it of archaeological significance for understanding Roman road engineering in the region. The monument's preservation on Durdham Down, where it remains visible as a physical earthwork feature, contributes to the broader archaeological landscape documenting Roman communication and transport routes across the south-west of England.
Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007000. View the official record →
Part of a Roman road on Durdham Down is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a section of metalled Roman road surface surviving in situ on the down near Bristol in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007000.
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.
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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