Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway

Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway

England
List entry 1005245
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway, is a Roman road monument preserving a visible length of one of the principal highways of Roman Britain. The road, which connected London to Lincoln and beyond, dates from the Roman period and remains archaeologically significant as evidence of the empire's infrastructure investment in the province. The section lies in Hertfordshire and retains physical characteristics that demonstrate the construction methods employed for major Roman routes. As an upstanding or near-surface feature, it provides material evidence of Romano-British transport networks and commercial connectivity across the lowland zone of Britain.

Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway?

Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway, is a Roman road monument preserving a visible length of one of the principal highways of Roman Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005245.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway?

Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway 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 1005245.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age cemetery, Trinity Road, Hertford Heath (2.7 km), Rye House moated enclosure and gatehouse (5.3 km), Hoddesdon Park Wood moated site, Hoddesdon (6 km).

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