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The section of Roman road located 380 metres north east of Ashmore Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Dorset that forms part of the broader network of Roman communications infrastructure established across southern Britain. The road dates to the Roman period of occupation, roughly the first to fourth centuries AD, and represents the substantial engineering investment made by Roman administrators in facilitating military movement and trade throughout the province. The surviving section preserves evidence of the characteristic construction techniques employed by Roman road builders, including prepared foundation layers and metalling designed to withstand heavy use and weather conditions. This monument contributes to understanding the pattern of Roman settlement and economic activity in the Dorset landscape during the imperial period.
Section of Roman road, 380m north east of Ashmore Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020466. View the official record →
The section of Roman road located 380 metres north east of Ashmore Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Dorset that forms part of the broader network of Roman communications infrastructure established across southern Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020466.
Section of Roman road, 380m north east of Ashmore Farm 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 1020466.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m south east of Pimperne Long Barrow (7.2 km), Round barrow cemetery in Hyde Hill Plantation (7.7 km), Round barrow cemetery 400m and 500m south east of Hyde Hill Plantation (8 km).
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