Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman road in Spye Park

Roman road in Spye Park

England
List entry 1003010
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman road in Spye Park is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wiltshire that forms part of the road network constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain. The route represents a section of Roman road infrastructure dating from the first and second centuries AD, when such roads served as vital arteries for military movement, commerce, and administrative communication across the province. The road remains visible as an earthwork feature within the landscape, demonstrating the engineering and planning characteristic of Roman road construction in Britain. Its preservation and scheduling as an ancient monument reflects the archaeological and historical importance of this transport infrastructure in understanding Roman Britain's military and civilian networks.

Roman road in Spye Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003010. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman road in Spye Park?

The Roman road in Spye Park is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wiltshire that forms 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 1003010.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman road in Spye Park?

Roman road in Spye 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 1003010.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman road in Spye Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nuthills Roman villa (1.3 km), Moated site and fishpond north-west of Pinhills Farm (3.7 km), Wansdyke: 460yds (420m) SE of Broads Green to 266yds (240m) NE of Paddock Farm (3.9 km).

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