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The Roman milestone near Middleton vicarage is a stone marker dating to the Roman period, likely erected during the occupation of northern Britain. Such milestones served as distance markers along Roman roads, indicating mileage between significant settlements and military installations. The monument reflects the infrastructure of Roman administration in Westmorland, an area positioned within the broader network of roads connecting forts and civil centres across the north of Roman Britain. As a surviving artefact of this period, it contributes to understanding the development and maintenance of communication routes in the region during the Roman occupation.
Roman milestone near Middleton vicarage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007175. View the official record →
The Roman milestone near Middleton vicarage is a stone marker dating to the Roman period, likely erected during the occupation of northern Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007175.
Roman milestone near Middleton vicarage 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 1007175.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Howerigg settlement (4 km), Sculptured cross near Shamrock Wood, Whelprigg (4.9 km), Stone circle 200yds (180m) SE of Langthwaite Gill Plantation (6.1 km).
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