Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman enclosure SE of Vagniacae

Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae

England
List entry 1004226
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae is a Roman period defensive or administrative earthwork located in Kent near the settlement of Vagniacae, identified as the Romano-British town of Faversham. The enclosure dates to the Roman occupation of Britain, likely serving a military, administrative, or commercial function associated with the nearby settlement. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and represents evidence of Roman land organisation and settlement hierarchy in south-eastern Britain during the Imperial period.

Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae?

Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae is a Roman period defensive or administrative earthwork located in Kent near the settlement of Vagniacae, identified as the Romano-British town of Faversham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004226.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae?

Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae 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 1004226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman enclosure SE of Vagniacae?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Springhead Roman site (0.8 km), Monastic grange at Friary Court (1.5 km), Icehouse at Clock House, Green Street Green (3.9 km).

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