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Section of Roman road at Blackpool Bridge is a surviving length of Roman metalling located in Gloucestershire. The road represents part of the transport network constructed during the Roman occupation of Britain, typically dating to the period from the first to fourth centuries AD. The site preserves evidence of the characteristic Roman road construction technique, with layers of stone and gravel forming a durable surface designed to withstand heavy traffic and weathering. This section contributes to the archaeological record of Roman engineering and the strategic communication routes that linked settlements and military installations across the province.
Section of Roman road at Blackpool Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004868. View the official record →
Section of Roman road at Blackpool Bridge is a surviving length of Roman metalling located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004868.
Section of Roman road at Blackpool Bridge 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 1004868.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone-arched Roman bridge at Blackpool Bridge, incorporated into the Highway Bridge (0.1 km), Soudley camp, Lower Soudley (2 km), Medieval ringwork castle and associated Civil War earthwork defence (4.6 km).
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