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High Cross is a Roman settlement located in Warwickshire at the intersection of the Fosse Way and the Rykneld Street, two of the principal roads of Roman Britain. The site, known in antiquity as Venonis, served as an important military and trading centre during the Roman occupation, with evidence of occupation spanning from the 1st to 4th centuries AD. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains including fort defences and associated civilian settlement, indicating the site's significance as a nodal point in the Roman road network. The monument represents a key example of Roman strategic settlement planning in the Midlands, where major road intersections were deliberately developed to facilitate military communication and commercial activity throughout the province.
Roman town at High Cross Also in WARWICKSHIRE is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003566. View the official record →
High Cross is a Roman settlement located in Warwickshire at the intersection of the Fosse Way and the Rykneld Street, two of the principal roads of Roman Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003566.
Roman town at High Cross Also in WARWICKSHIRE 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 1003566.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Cross 60m north west of Highcross House (0.3 km), Crop mark of a bowl barrow at Wigston Parva (1 km), Moated site, enclosure and trackway at Claybrooke Parva (2.3 km).
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