Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British burial site on Foulness Island

Romano-British burial site on Foulness Island

England
List entry 1002149
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Foulness Island Roman burial site is a Romano-British cemetery located on Foulness Island in Essex. The site dates to the Roman period and represents evidence of settlement and funerary practices during the occupation of Britain. Burials and associated archaeological material from the site provide insight into the material culture and burial customs of Romano-British communities in this coastal region of Essex. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1002149.

Romano-British burial site on Foulness Island is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002149. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British burial site on Foulness Island?

Foulness Island Roman burial site is a Romano-British cemetery located on Foulness Island in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002149.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British burial site on Foulness Island?

Romano-British burial site on Foulness Island 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 1002149.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British burial site on Foulness Island?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Atomic Weapons Research Establishment Foulness Island, 1947 Explosives Storage Area (1.2 km), Mud Berth for CGWV No 7 (formerly HMS Beagle) (3.5 km), Cold War defence boom, Pig's Bay, Shoeburyness (6.3 km).

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