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Roman Ridge is a section of an ancient linear earthwork approximately 150 yards in length located west of Bow Brown Wood in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a substantial ridge, characteristic of Roman military or territorial boundaries, and represents a significant example of Roman-period landscape engineering in northern England. The feature is scheduled as an ancient monument, indicating its recognised archaeological importance and protected status. This section of Roman Ridge forms part of a broader system of linear features that reflect Roman administrative, military, or defensive strategies in the region during the period of occupation or influence.
Roman Ridge: section 150yds (140m) long W of Bow Brown Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004812. View the official record →
Roman Ridge is a section of an ancient linear earthwork approximately 150 yards in length located west of Bow Brown Wood in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004812.
Roman Ridge: section 150yds (140m) long W of Bow Brown Wood 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 1004812.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church (4.7 km), Cross located on the former village green (4.7 km), Roman Ridge (Roman road): section 300yds (270m) long on Clay Hill (5.5 km).
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