Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm

Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm

England
List entry 1006496
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm is a Roman stone monument located in Northumberland, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The milestone survives as a cylindrical or squared stone shaft, typical of Roman road markers that indicated distances along major routes within the empire. Its presence near Waterfalls Farm reflects the Roman road network that connected military and civilian settlements across northern Britain during the Imperial period. Such milestones served both practical navigation purposes and propagandistic functions, often bearing inscriptions naming the reigning emperor and the distance to the nearest significant settlement or fort.

Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006496. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm?

Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm is a Roman stone monument located in Northumberland, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006496.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm?

Roman milestone N of Waterfalls 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 1006496.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman milestone N of Waterfalls Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle on Money Hill (5.9 km), Romano-British farmstead, 120m south west of Cat's Elbow (6.5 km), Chipchase Tower (6.6 km).

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