Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman mansio and settlement, 535m north-east of Penn House

Roman mansio and settlement, 535m north-east of Penn House

England
List entry 1005866
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

A Roman mansio and settlement is a roadside inn and associated settlement complex located 535 metres north-east of Penn House in Sussex, England. The mansio functioned as a posting station and rest house for official travellers along Roman routes during the imperial period. The site comprises structural remains and archaeological deposits indicative of both commercial activity and domestic occupation spanning the Roman period. The monument represents important evidence for the infrastructure networks and settlement patterns that characterised Roman Britain's communications systems and economic organisation.

Roman mansio and settlement, 535m north-east of Penn House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005866. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman mansio and settlement, 535m north-east of Penn House?

A Roman mansio and settlement is a roadside inn and associated settlement complex located 535 metres north-east of Penn House in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005866.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman mansio and settlement, 535m north-east of Penn House?

Roman mansio and settlement, 535m north-east of Penn House 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 1005866.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman mansio and settlement, 535m north-east of Penn House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric linear boundary on Wepham Down (8.1 km), Dalesdown Wood earthworks (8.3 km), Cross dyke on Barpham Hill, 600m north west of Lower Barpham (8.5 km).

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