Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPigeon Clint Written Rock: Roman quarry inscription

Pigeon Clint Written Rock: Roman quarry inscription

England
List entry 1018243
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pigeon Clint Written Rock is a Roman quarry inscription located in Cumberland, England. The site preserves evidence of Roman stone extraction activities, with inscribed marks that document quarrying operations during the Roman occupation of Britain. The inscription and associated quarry workings provide archaeological testimony to the organised exploitation of local stone resources by Roman personnel or under Roman direction. Such quarry inscriptions are relatively uncommon survival in the archaeological record and offer valuable insight into the practical logistics and labour systems of Roman Britain.

Pigeon Clint Written Rock: Roman quarry inscription is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pigeon Clint Written Rock: Roman quarry inscription?

Pigeon Clint Written Rock is a Roman quarry inscription located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018243.

Who is responsible for protecting Pigeon Clint Written Rock: Roman quarry inscription?

Pigeon Clint Written Rock: Roman quarry inscription 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 1018243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pigeon Clint Written Rock: Roman quarry inscription?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Written Rock of Gelt: Roman quarry inscriptions (1 km), Castle Hill (2.3 km), Hallsteads Iron Age camp (3.1 km).

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