Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman signal station on Mellor Moor

Roman signal station on Mellor Moor

England
List entry 1013607
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman signal station on Mellor Moor is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, positioned within the wider network of Roman military installations across northern England. The site dates to the Roman period and represents part of the defensive and communicative infrastructure that the occupying forces established to maintain control and coordinate movements across the region. The station would have functioned as a lookout and relay point for signals, contributing to the rapid transmission of information across the landscape. Its survival as an archaeological site provides evidence of Roman military engineering and strategic planning in the conquest and administration of Britain.

Roman signal station on Mellor Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013607. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman signal station on Mellor Moor?

Roman signal station on Mellor Moor is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, positioned within the wider network of Roman military installations across northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013607.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman signal station on Mellor Moor?

Roman signal station on Mellor Moor 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 1013607.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman signal station on Mellor Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ribchester Roman fort (Bremetennacum) (3.8 km), Pleasington alum works (3.9 km), Part of Witton Old Hall medieval lordly residence 340m north east of Feniscliffe Bridge (4.1 km).

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