Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of the Roman Settlement of Abonae

Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae

England
List entry 1408558
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae is a scheduled ancient monument comprising remains of a Roman settlement located in Gloucestershire. The site is situated in the vicinity of Sea Mills in Bristol, within the broader Abonae settlement which developed as a port settlement during the Roman occupation of Britain. The monument dates from the Roman period, representing part of a significant settlement that served commercial and administrative functions connected to Roman Bristol and the River Avon. The surviving remains consist of archaeological deposits and structural evidence indicative of Roman-period occupation and activity on this strategically important riverside location.

Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1408558. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae?

Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae is a scheduled ancient monument comprising remains of a Roman settlement located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1408558.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae?

Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae 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 1408558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of the Roman Settlement of Abonae?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Underfall Yard, Bristol Docks (4.2 km), Iron Age defended settlement 400m south of Manor Farm (4.8 km), Hermitage in Quaker burial ground near St Mary Redcliffe (5.3 km).

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