Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman saltern 750m north west of Maydays Farm

Roman saltern 750m north west of Maydays Farm

England
List entry 1020490
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman saltern 750 metres north west of Maydays Farm is a salt-working site of Roman date located in Essex. The site represents the exploitation of coastal salt resources during the Roman occupation of Britain, when such installations supplied essential salt for food preservation and other uses across the province. The monument survives as archaeological earthworks and deposits indicative of salt production activity, though the precise extent and configuration of the original structures remain subject to archaeological interpretation.

Roman saltern 750m north west of Maydays Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020490. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman saltern 750m north west of Maydays Farm?

The Roman saltern 750 metres north west of Maydays Farm is a salt-working site of Roman date located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020490.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman saltern 750m north west of Maydays Farm?

Roman saltern 750m north west of Maydays Farm 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 1020490.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman saltern 750m north west of Maydays Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill Farm (1.1 km), Decoy pond 500m south of Waldegraves Farm (3 km), Roman round building (3.2 km).

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