Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman Bath House, Castleford

Roman Bath House, Castleford

England
List entry 1428421
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Bath House, Castleford is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of the remains of a bathing establishment from the Roman occupation of Britain. Located at Castleford in West Yorkshire, the site dates to the Roman period when the settlement served as the fort of Lagentium on the River Aire. The bath house represents an important example of Roman military and civilian infrastructure, reflecting the importation of bathing culture and domestic comfort to the northern frontier of Roman Britain. The surviving archaeological deposits preserve evidence of the hypocaust heating system and structural elements characteristic of Roman thermae construction.

Roman Bath House, Castleford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1428421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Bath House, Castleford?

Roman Bath House, Castleford is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of the remains of a bathing establishment from the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1428421.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Bath House, Castleford?

Roman Bath House, Castleford 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 1428421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Bath House, Castleford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fairburn Ings (Newton Abbey) moat (2.6 km), Manor Garth Hill ringwork (4.6 km), St John's Priory (4.9 km).

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