© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Ariconium is a Roman settlement located in Herefordshire, situated near the modern village of Weston-under-Penyard. The site dates from the first to fourth centuries AD and represents a significant auxiliary fort and associated vicus, or civilian settlement, positioned strategically along Roman transportation routes in the Welsh borderland. Archaeological evidence indicates the settlement served administrative and military functions, with material culture suggesting economic activity centred on trade and local resource exploitation. The site is now largely buried, with archaeological investigation having revealed structural remains, pottery, and artefactual evidence characteristic of Romano-British settlement patterns.
Roman town of Ariconium is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005364. View the official record →
Ariconium is a Roman settlement located in Herefordshire, situated near the modern village of Weston-under-Penyard. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005364.
Roman town of Ariconium 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 1005364.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruardean Castle (6.5 km), Offa's Dyke: section 480m south east of Stowfield Farm (8.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 420m east of Stowfield Farm (8.4 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Roman town of Ariconium