Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman signal station 190m north west of Vale House Farm

Roman signal station 190m north west of Vale House Farm

England
List entry 1016464
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The signal station situated 190 metres north-west of Vale House Farm is a Roman military installation located in Yorkshire. Such stations formed part of the defensive network along the northern frontier of Roman Britain, typically dating to the later Roman period. The site represents the type of small fortified outpost used for communication and surveillance purposes, contributing to the wider system of control maintained by occupying forces in this strategically important region.

Roman signal station 190m north west of Vale House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016464. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman signal station 190m north west of Vale House Farm?

The signal station situated 190 metres north-west of Vale House Farm is a Roman military installation located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016464.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman signal station 190m north west of Vale House Farm?

Roman signal station 190m north west of Vale House 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 1016464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman signal station 190m north west of Vale House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late prehistoric ditched, scarp-edge settlement 400m south-south-west of East Mellwaters farmhouse (2.1 km), Rey Cross, 670m west of Old Spital (4.3 km), Cairn at West Moor Bottom, Mudbeck (4.3 km).

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