Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Roman road in Rigery Lane

Section of Roman road in Rigery Lane

England
List entry 1017473
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A section of Roman road in Rigery Lane is a surviving stretch of metalled Roman highway located in Hertfordshire. The road dates to the Roman period of occupation in Britain and represents the substantial engineering infrastructure that connected settlements and military installations across the province. The surviving section preserves evidence of the characteristic layered construction typical of Roman road building, demonstrating the durability of Roman engineering practices. Such road sections are significant archaeological monuments that illuminate the extent and quality of transport networks maintained during the Romano-British period.

Section of Roman road in Rigery Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017473. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Roman road in Rigery Lane?

A section of Roman road in Rigery Lane is a surviving stretch of metalled Roman highway located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017473.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Roman road in Rigery Lane?

Section of Roman road in Rigery Lane 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 1017473.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Roman road in Rigery Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thundridgebury moated enclosure and associated remains of Thundridgebury House, St Mary and All Saints' Church and graveyard, Thundridge (3.5 km), Morley Ponds moated site, Ware (5.8 km), Barrow Hill: a motte castle 250m south of Barrow Farm (6.4 km).

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