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The Roman site near Old Fordey Farm, Barway is a dispersed archaeological complex located in the Cambridgeshire Fens. The site comprises scattered structural remains and artefactual evidence dating to the Roman period, reflecting settlement and activity within this wetland landscape during the occupation of Britain. The Fenland environment of this region supported Romano-British communities engaged in agriculture, exploitation of aquatic resources, and trade networks connected to the wider Roman settlement pattern of East Anglia. The site's significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and economic activity in the Roman Fenlands, an area whose waterlogged conditions have often preserved evidence of Roman occupation and exploitation.
Roman site near Old Fordey Farm, Barway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006885. View the official record →
The Roman site near Old Fordey Farm, Barway is a dispersed archaeological complex located in the Cambridgeshire Fens. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006885.
Roman site near Old Fordey Farm, Barway 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 1006885.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site S of Tiled House Farm (2.8 km), Stretham pumping engine (3.5 km), 'Cherry Hill', castle mound (4.8 km).
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