Roman town

England
List entry 1006331
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman town is a Romano-British settlement site in Oxfordshire, England, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site represents an important example of urban settlement during the Roman era, reflecting the administrative and commercial development that characterised Romano-British towns. The physical remains include structural evidence and archaeological deposits characteristic of Roman occupation, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and economic activity in Roman Britain. The monument is protected under the heritage listing system as a site of archaeological significance from the Roman period.

Roman town is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006331. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman town?

Roman town is a Romano-British settlement site in Oxfordshire, England, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006331.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman town?

Roman town 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 1006331.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman town?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sinodun Hill camp (1.8 km), Brightwell Barrow (2.2 km), Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages (3.4 km).

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