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 scheduled ancient monument located in Northamptonshire. This road segment survives as an upstanding earthwork and represents part of the Roman road network that served to connect settlements and military installations across the East Midlands during the Roman occupation of Britain. The monument provides evidence of Roman engineering and infrastructure development in the region during the first and second centuries AD. Its preservation as an earthwork allows for the study of Roman road construction techniques and the wider patterns of Roman communication networks in this part of England.

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 scheduled ancient monument located 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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