Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRykneld Street section of Roman road S of Ticknall Hill

Rykneld Street section of Roman road S of Ticknall Hill

England
List entry 1007036
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rykneld Street section south of Ticknall Hill is a Roman road running through Derbyshire that formed part of the principal communications network of Roman Britain. The road dates to the Roman occupation period and connected significant settlements within the province, serving as an important route for military and commercial traffic. The surviving section preserves evidence of the Roman road's construction and alignment across the landscape south of Ticknall Hill, maintaining sufficient physical definition to be identified and studied as an archaeological feature. As a scheduled ancient monument, this stretch of Rykneld Street represents a rare survival of Roman road infrastructure in its original landscape context within Derbyshire.

Rykneld Street section of Roman road S of Ticknall Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rykneld Street section of Roman road S of Ticknall Hill?

Rykneld Street section south of Ticknall Hill is a Roman road running through Derbyshire that formed part of the principal communications network of Roman Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007036.

Who is responsible for protecting Rykneld Street section of Roman road S of Ticknall Hill?

Rykneld Street section of Roman road S of Ticknall Hill 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 1007036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rykneld Street section of Roman road S of Ticknall Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park Hall moated site, well and enclosure (5 km), Motte south-west of Morley House Farm (5.3 km), Moated site in Mapperley Park Wood (6 km).

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