Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman road at Marshbrook

Roman road at Marshbrook

England
List entry 1006252
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman road at Marshbrook is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire that forms part of the broader network of Roman communications infrastructure developed across Britain during the occupation period. The site represents a section of a metalled road constructed during the Roman period, demonstrating the engineering standards and construction techniques employed by Roman military and civilian authorities to facilitate trade, troop movement, and administrative control across the province. The monument's preservation as an archaeological resource reflects the importance of such linear features in understanding Roman settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the Welsh Marches region.

Roman road at Marshbrook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006252. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman road at Marshbrook?

The Roman road at Marshbrook is a scheduled ancient monument in Shropshire that forms part of the broader network of Roman communications infrastructure developed across Britain during the occupation period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006252.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman road at Marshbrook?

Roman road at Marshbrook 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 1006252.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman road at Marshbrook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upper Barn moat (3.9 km), Westhope moat and fishpond (4.4 km), Cheney Longville ringwork (5.1 km).

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