Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman road in Hazel Wood

Roman road in Hazel Wood

England
List entry 1002901
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman road in Hazel Wood is a length of Roman metalling and road formation surviving in Northamptonshire. The road dates to the Roman period of occupation in Britain and represents part of the wider network of communications infrastructure that connected settlements and military installations across the province. The surviving section preserves evidence of the characteristic construction methods employed by Roman engineers, including the layered metalling typical of Roman road building. This monument contributes to understanding the routes and logistics of Roman Britain in the region.

Roman road in Hazel Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002901. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman road in Hazel Wood?

The Roman road in Hazel Wood is a length of Roman metalling and road formation surviving in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002901.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman road in Hazel Wood?

Roman road in Hazel Wood 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 1002901.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman road in Hazel Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 1km south west of Rockingham Castle (2.4 km), Rockingham Castle, shrunken medieval village, moat and warrens (3.2 km), Cistercian abbey and medieval settlement at Pipewell (4.6 km).

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