Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Roman road 760m south west of Lower Barn Farm

Section of Roman road 760m south west of Lower Barn Farm

England
List entry 1016906
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of Roman road 760m south west of Lower Barn Farm is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a visible length of Roman metalling in Wiltshire. The road represents part of the Roman communication network that developed across southern Britain during the period of Roman occupation, likely serving to connect settlements and facilitate military and commercial movement. The surviving section preserves evidence of Roman road construction techniques, including the characteristic layered structure of stones and gravel that characterized Roman engineering practice. The monument's preservation as a scheduled site reflects its archaeological importance as physical testimony to Roman infrastructure and settlement patterns in the region.

Section of Roman road 760m south west of Lower Barn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016906. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Roman road 760m south west of Lower Barn Farm?

Section of Roman road 760m south west of Lower Barn Farm is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a visible length of Roman metalling in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016906.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Roman road 760m south west of Lower Barn Farm?

Section of Roman road 760m south west of Lower Barn 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 1016906.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Roman road 760m south west of Lower Barn Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm (6.3 km), Medieval field system (6.7 km), Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (7.4 km).

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