Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook

Section of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook

England
List entry 1487164
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Section of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook is a Roman road monument in Hertfordshire, England, dating to the Romano-British period. Ermine Street formed one of the principal Roman routes in Britain, running from London northwards through Hertfordshire towards Lincoln and the north. The recorded section includes traces of the road itself along with evidence of settlement activity alongside it, typical of the commercial and social activity that accumulated along major Roman communication routes. The site represents important archaeological evidence of Roman infrastructure and the economic organisation of Romano-British society in the region.

Section of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1487164. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook ?

Section of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook is a Roman road monument in Hertfordshire, England, dating to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1487164.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook ?

Section of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook 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 1487164.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook ?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including World War II Bofors Anti-aircraft gun platform 340m south east of Cheshunt railway station (3.8 km), Theobalds Palace, Waltham Cross (4.2 km), Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Factory (4.6 km).

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