Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement at Baldock

Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement at Baldock

England
List entry 1016305
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Baldock is a Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement located in Hertfordshire, England, which developed from an Iron Age nucleus into a modest urban centre during the Roman period. The site has yielded substantial archaeological evidence of occupation spanning from the Late Iron Age through to the Roman period, including pottery, coins, and structural remains that attest to continuous settlement and commercial activity. Its significance lies in its transition from a pre-Roman native settlement to a functioning Romano-British town integrated into the wider Roman economic and administrative network. The settlement is positioned on a route of strategic importance, and its archaeological deposits have contributed substantially to understanding settlement patterns and economic life in Roman Britannia and the Iron Age landscape of the East Anglian region.

Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement at Baldock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016305. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement at Baldock?

Baldock is a Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement located in Hertfordshire, England, which developed from an Iron Age nucleus into a modest urban centre during the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016305.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement at Baldock?

Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement at Baldock 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 1016305.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement at Baldock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Domed icehouse in Weston Park (4.5 km), Square icehouse in Weston Park (4.6 km), Chesfield Church (5.9 km).

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