Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange

Romano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange

England
List entry 1018090
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Romano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange is a scheduled ancient monument in Derbyshire representing agricultural organisation during the Romano-British period. The site consists of field boundaries constructed as a wall and accompanying embankment, elements typical of the organised landscape management undertaken in the region during Roman occupation and the immediately subsequent period. The monument preserves evidence of the farming practices and land division systems that characterised Romano-British settlement patterns in the Derbyshire uplands. Its survival as an earthwork demonstrates the persistence of Romano-British field systems within the broader palimpsest of the local landscape.

Romano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange?

Romano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange is a scheduled ancient monument in Derbyshire representing agricultural organisation during the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018090.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange?

Romano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange 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 1018090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bank Top oval barrow (5.2 km), Bassett Wood bowl barrow (5.8 km), Two bowl barrows on Stand Low (5.9 km).

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