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Baldock is a Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement located in Hertfordshire, England. The site developed from an Iron Age settlement and flourished during the Roman period as a significant roadside settlement positioned along Icknield Way, serving as a centre for trade and administration in the region. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of Iron Age occupation succeeded by Romano-British structures, including buildings, pottery kilns, and artefactual material spanning the first to fourth centuries AD. The settlement's strategic location and archaeological remains demonstrate its importance as a functioning town during the Roman occupation of Britain, contributing substantially to understanding the transition from Iron Age to Romano-British settlement patterns in the province.
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 →
Baldock is a Romano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement located in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016305.
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.
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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