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Roman Ridge is a surviving section of Roman road approximately 230 metres in length, located north of Kimberworth Park Road in Yorkshire. The site represents part of the road network constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain, demonstrating the infrastructure development characteristic of the Roman period. The ridge itself, visible as an elevated linear feature in the landscape, preserves evidence of the Roman engineering technique whereby roads were constructed with a raised profile to aid drainage and facilitate movement. This section remains a significant archaeological monument recording the extent and routing of Roman communications across northern England.
Roman Ridge: section 250yds (230m) in length N of Kimberworth Park Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004836. View the official record →
Roman Ridge is a surviving section of Roman road approximately 230 metres in length, located north of Kimberworth Park Road in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004836.
Roman Ridge: section 250yds (230m) in length N of Kimberworth Park Road 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 1004836.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Ridge: SE of Hill Top (section 700yds (660m) long, Meadowhall Road to Hill Top) (1.8 km), Roman Ridge: section 600yds (550m) long between Jenkin Lane (now Road) and Tylers Street (3.4 km), Roman Ridge: section 180yds (160m) long on SE slopes of Wincobank Hill (3.8 km).
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