Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman Small Town south of Great Staughton

Roman Small Town south of Great Staughton

England
List entry 1491190
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Small Town south of Great Staughton is a Romano-British settlement located in Huntingdonshire. The site, situated in the landscape south of the village of Great Staughton, represents a modest urban or proto-urban centre of the Roman period, likely serving local agricultural and trading functions within the regional economy. Archaeological evidence indicates occupation during the Roman period, though the exact chronology and duration of settlement remain subjects of ongoing study. The settlement's designation as a small town reflects its intermediate status within the Romano-British settlement hierarchy, occupying a role between isolated rural sites and major urban centres.

Roman Small Town south of Great Staughton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1491190. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Small Town south of Great Staughton?

Roman Small Town south of Great Staughton is a Romano-British settlement located in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1491190.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Small Town south of Great Staughton?

Roman Small Town south of Great Staughton 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 1491190.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Small Town south of Great Staughton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Turnpike Farm moated enclosure and associated cultivation earthworks. (5.9 km), Manor Farm moated enclosure, fishponds and fowling earthworks (6 km), Manor Farm Iron Age univallate hillfort and medieval moated enclosure. (6.1 km).

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