Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Roman road, 380m north east of Ashmore Farm

Section of Roman road, 380m north east of Ashmore Farm

England
List entry 1020466
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A section of Roman road is a surviving stretch of metalled highway from the Roman period located in Dorset. The road, situated approximately 380 metres north east of Ashmore Farm, represents an important example of Roman infrastructure and engineering within the county. Such roads formed the backbone of Roman Britain's communication and transport network, facilitating military movement and civilian trade throughout the occupied province. The physical remains preserve evidence of Roman road construction techniques, including the characteristic layered metalling that enabled the durability of such routes across the landscape.

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Roman road, 380m north east of Ashmore Farm?

A section of Roman road is a surviving stretch of metalled highway from the Roman period located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020466.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Roman road, 380m north east of Ashmore Farm?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Roman road, 380m north east of Ashmore Farm?

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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