Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman milestone 500ft (150m) SE of Overtown Farm

Roman milestone 500ft (150m) SE of Overtown Farm

England
List entry 1003131
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman milestone 500ft south-east of Overtown Farm is a surviving example of Roman road infrastructure dating to the Imperial period. The monument marks a point along a Roman route traversing Lancashire, functioning as one of many distance markers that Roman authorities placed at regular intervals to indicate mileage between settlements and military installations. The milestone represents evidence of Roman administrative organization and infrastructure development in northern Britain during the occupation period. Its survival in the Lancashire landscape provides archaeological testimony to the extent and reach of Roman road networks beyond the major urban centres of the province.

Roman milestone 500ft (150m) SE of Overtown Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman milestone 500ft (150m) SE of Overtown Farm?

Roman milestone 500ft south-east of Overtown Farm is a surviving example of Roman road infrastructure dating to the Imperial period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003131.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman milestone 500ft (150m) SE of Overtown Farm?

Roman milestone 500ft (150m) SE of Overtown Farm 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 1003131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman milestone 500ft (150m) SE of Overtown Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 375m ENE of Collingholme (1.5 km), Roman fort and civil settlement, Over Burrow (1.7 km), Castle Hill motte and bailey castle (4.4 km).

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