Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner

Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner

England
List entry 1005645
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman road between the A30 main road and Winterslow Corner is a scheduled ancient monument in Wiltshire representing part of the road network constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain. The route forms part of a significant communication and trade corridor that connected Roman settlements and military installations across the region during the first and second centuries AD. The road's physical character, visible as a raised agger or metalled surface in places, demonstrates the engineering standards typical of Roman road construction, with its width and construction methods reflecting the demands of military and commercial traffic. The monument's survival as an earthwork and subsurface deposit preserves evidence of Roman infrastructure and settlement patterns in this part of Wiltshire.

Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005645. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner?

The Roman road between the A30 main road and Winterslow Corner is a scheduled ancient monument in Wiltshire representing part of the road network constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005645.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner?

Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner 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 1005645.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval pottery kilns, Milford Farm (5 km), Milford Hill Bridge (5.1 km), Harnham Bridge (6.6 km).

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