Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlement, earthwork enclosure and a section of the Fosse Way, 415m west of Whatley Manor

Romano-British settlement, earthwork enclosure and a section of the Fosse Way, 415m west of Whatley Manor

England
List entry 1013354
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This site is a Romano-British settlement comprising an earthwork enclosure and an adjacent section of the Fosse Way, located 415 metres west of Whatley Manor in Wiltshire. The settlement dates to the Roman period and represents evidence of civilian occupation and activity in proximity to one of Roman Britain's principal road networks. The earthwork enclosure survives as an archaeological feature, while the Fosse Way section demonstrates the landscape integration of this major military and commercial route through the Wiltshire countryside. The monument exemplifies the typical pattern of Romano-British rural settlement clustering along major Roman road corridors, which facilitated trade and communication across the province.

Romano-British settlement, earthwork enclosure and a section of the Fosse Way, 415m west of Whatley Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013354. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British settlement, earthwork enclosure and a section of the Fosse Way, 415m west of Whatley Manor?

This site is a Romano-British settlement comprising an earthwork enclosure and an adjacent section of the Fosse Way, located 415 metres west of Whatley Manor in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013354.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British settlement, earthwork enclosure and a section of the Fosse Way, 415m west of Whatley Manor?

Romano-British settlement, earthwork enclosure and a section of the Fosse Way, 415m west of Whatley Manor 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 1013354.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British settlement, earthwork enclosure and a section of the Fosse Way, 415m west of Whatley Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early medieval settlement, palace, church and Bronze Age ring ditches 340m east of Cowage Farm (2.2 km), Earthwork 200yds (180m) W of parish church (4.1 km), Ringwork on Cam's Hill, 500m north east of Lawn Farm (5.3 km).

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