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Roman Ridge is a Roman road situated northwest of Doncaster in Yorkshire, England. The road forms part of the network of military and commercial routes established during the Roman occupation of Britain, likely constructed in the first or second century AD to facilitate movement across the northern territories. The monument retains traces of its original metalled surface and raised agger characteristic of Roman road construction, evidence of the engineering standards maintained by Roman military authorities. Its route would have served strategic purposes in connecting settlements and military installations across the region during the occupation period.
Roman Ridge, Roman road, NW of Doncaster is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003672. View the official record →
Roman Ridge is a Roman road situated northwest of Doncaster in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003672.
Roman Ridge, Roman road, NW of Doncaster 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 1003672.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cusworth Motte Castle (2.9 km), King Hengist Rein long cairn (4.3 km), Site of St Helen's Chapel (5.3 km).
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