Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman Ridge: section 500yds (460m) long, N of Dog Kennel Pond, Wentworth Park

Roman Ridge: section 500yds (460m) long, N of Dog Kennel Pond, Wentworth Park

England
List entry 1004832
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman Ridge is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wentworth Park, Yorkshire. The monument survives as a section approximately 460 metres in length situated north of Dog Kennel Pond and comprises a substantial bank and ditch forming part of what is believed to be a territorial boundary or linear defensive work. The earthwork represents evidence of Iron Age land organisation and territorial demarcation in the region, typical of the period's approach to landscape division and resource management. This surviving section constitutes a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance for understanding pre-Roman settlement patterns in Yorkshire.

Roman Ridge: section 500yds (460m) long, N of Dog Kennel Pond, Wentworth Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004832. View the official record →

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What is Roman Ridge: section 500yds (460m) long, N of Dog Kennel Pond, Wentworth Park?

Roman Ridge is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in Wentworth Park, Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004832.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Ridge: section 500yds (460m) long, N of Dog Kennel Pond, Wentworth Park?

Roman Ridge: section 500yds (460m) long, N of Dog Kennel Pond, Wentworth 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 1004832.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Ridge: section 500yds (460m) long, N of Dog Kennel Pond, Wentworth Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kimberworth Manor moated site (3.5 km), Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long from Hill Top Lane to Little Common Lane (3.9 km), Old Bridge (4.1 km).

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