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Roman Ridge is a section of Roman road approximately 270 metres in length situated on Birchcliff Bank in Yorkshire. The monument represents a well-preserved example of the Roman road system that connected settlements and military installations across northern Britain during the Roman period. The ridge, which survives as an elevated linear earthwork, demonstrates the characteristic construction techniques employed by Roman engineers, including the cambered surface designed for drainage. This particular section has been recorded and designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of Roman infrastructure and territorial control in the region.
Roman Ridge: section 300yds (270m) long on Birchcliff Bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004809. View the official record →
Roman Ridge is a section of Roman road approximately 270 metres in length situated on Birchcliff Bank in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004809.
Roman Ridge: section 300yds (270m) long on Birchcliff Bank 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 1004809.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kimberworth motte and bailey castle (5.2 km), Old Bridge (5.4 km), Kimberworth Manor moated site (5.5 km).
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