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Roman signal station

England
List entry 1003955
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman signal station is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk, England, dating to the Roman period. The site represents part of the coastal defensive infrastructure of Roman Britain, likely constructed during the later Roman occupation to monitor maritime traffic and potential threats along the Norfolk coast. The station would have functioned as part of a wider network of fortified positions that communicated through visual signals, contributing to the military organisation of the province during this strategically important period.

Roman signal station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003955. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman signal station?

Roman signal station is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk, England, dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003955.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman signal station?

Roman signal station 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 1003955.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman signal station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Peter's Church tower (3.1 km), Village cross, 150m south of St Mary's Church (3.9 km), Hunstanton Chapel (4.9 km).

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