Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPaved ford crossing the line of the Roman road at Iden Green

Paved ford crossing the line of the Roman road at Iden Green

England
List entry 1005162
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Paved ford crossing the line of the Roman road at Iden Green is a scheduled ancient monument in Kent representing evidence of Roman road infrastructure and river crossing technology. The ford comprises a paved surface constructed to facilitate passage across a watercourse along the route of a Roman road, demonstrating the engineering solutions employed by Roman authorities to maintain communication and transport routes through the Kentish landscape. The monument dates to the Roman period, indicating sustained use of this crossing point as part of the wider network of roads that characterised Roman Britain. The survival of the paved ford surface provides archaeological evidence of construction techniques and the importance of this particular route during the Roman occupation.

Paved ford crossing the line of the Roman road at Iden Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005162. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Paved ford crossing the line of the Roman road at Iden Green?

Paved ford crossing the line of the Roman road at Iden Green is a scheduled ancient monument in Kent representing evidence of Roman road infrastructure and river crossing technology. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005162.

Who is responsible for protecting Paved ford crossing the line of the Roman road at Iden Green?

Paved ford crossing the line of the Roman road at Iden Green 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 1005162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Paved ford crossing the line of the Roman road at Iden Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site and adjacent hythe, Lowden Farm (6 km), Medieval moated site, Peters Green (6.1 km), Newenden Bridge See also KENT 41 (6.2 km).

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