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The Cow Roast Inn is a Roman settlement located in Hertfordshire near the line of Watling Street. The site dates to the Romano-British period and represents evidence of civilian occupation and activity along one of Roman Britain's principal road networks. Archaeological investigation has identified remains consistent with a roadside settlement, reflecting the pattern of commercial and domestic development that characterised areas adjacent to major Roman communication routes. The site contributes to understanding of rural Romano-British settlement patterns and the economic significance of Watling Street in the province.
Roman settlement at the Cow Roast Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005254. View the official record →
The Cow Roast Inn is a Roman settlement located in Hertfordshire near the line of Watling Street. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005254.
Roman settlement at the Cow Roast Inn 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 1005254.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marlin Chapel Farm moated site (3.3 km), Large multivallate hillfort known as Cholesbury Camp (4 km), Hawridge Court ringwork (4.5 km).
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