Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Roman Road 150m south of Park Farm Cottages

Section of Roman Road 150m south of Park Farm Cottages

England
List entry 1018028
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of Roman Road 150m south of Park Farm Cottages is a surviving length of a Roman road in Dorset. The monument represents part of the road network constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain, which facilitated military movement and trade across the province. The visible earthwork shows the characteristic ridge or agger typical of Roman road construction, where the road surface was raised above the surrounding terrain for drainage. This section preserves important evidence of Roman infrastructure in the county and contributes to understanding the pattern of Roman communications in the region.

Section of Roman Road 150m south of Park Farm Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Roman Road 150m south of Park Farm Cottages?

Section of Roman Road 150m south of Park Farm Cottages is a surviving length of a Roman road in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018028.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Roman Road 150m south of Park Farm Cottages?

Section of Roman Road 150m south of Park Farm Cottages 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 1018028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Roman Road 150m south of Park Farm Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Gravel Hill Plantation, 340m north of Arrowsmith House (2.7 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra (2.9 km), Round barrow cemetery south and west of Rose Lawn Coppice, 600m south west of Higher Merley Farm (3.2 km).

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