Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman military site at Rhyn Park

Roman military site at Rhyn Park

England
List entry 1003716
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhyn Park is a Roman military site located in Shropshire, England, dating to the first century AD. The site represents an important element of Roman military infrastructure in the Welsh borderlands, occupying a strategically significant location within the broader network of Roman forts and installations in the region. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of military occupation and structural remains consistent with Roman auxiliary deployment during the period of frontier consolidation and control in Wales and its approaches.

Roman military site at Rhyn Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003716. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman military site at Rhyn Park?

Rhyn Park is a Roman military site located in Shropshire, England, dating to the first century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003716.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman military site at Rhyn Park?

Roman military site at Rhyn Park 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 1003716.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman military site at Rhyn Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke:80m long section and adjacent cultivation terraces 540m east of Oswestry Castle (7.2 km), Oswestry Castle: motte and adjoining section of the town wall immediately north east of Christ Church (7.3 km), Wat's Dyke: 375m long section immediately south of Middleton Road and west of Laburnum Drive (7.7 km).

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