Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman milestone at Mynheer Farm

Roman milestone at Mynheer Farm

England
List entry 1017637
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman milestone at Mynheer Farm is a Roman roadside monument dating to the imperial period, likely erected to mark distances along a route of Romano-British communication and trade. The stone survives as a cylindrical or rectangular shaft, characteristic of Roman milestone construction, and its presence in Cornwall attests to the extent of Roman infrastructure and administration in the south-western peninsula during the occupation. The site's location reflects the importance of maintaining road systems that facilitated military movement, official travel, and commercial activity across the province. The milestone constitutes valuable archaeological evidence for understanding the patterns of Roman activity and road networks in this peripheral region of Roman Britain.

Roman milestone at Mynheer Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017637. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman milestone at Mynheer Farm?

The Roman milestone at Mynheer Farm is a Roman roadside monument dating to the imperial period, likely erected to mark distances along a route of Romano-British communication and trade. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017637.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman milestone at Mynheer Farm?

Roman milestone at Mynheer 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 1017637.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman milestone at Mynheer Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 100m south east of Tretheague House (6 km), Round cairn 185m NNW of Old Hilltop Farm (6.1 km), Wayside cross 290m west of Trevales Farm (6.3 km).

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