Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Roman road north of Rock

Section of Roman road north of Rock

England
List entry 1448051
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of Roman road north of Rock is a surviving length of Roman metalled road located near Rock in Sussex, England. The road dates to the Roman period and represents part of the network of engineered highways that connected Roman settlements and military installations across southern Britain. The surviving section demonstrates the characteristic construction techniques of Roman road-building, with its cambered surface and layered foundation structure designed to facilitate drainage and withstand sustained traffic. As a scheduled ancient monument, this stretch of road provides archaeological evidence for Roman infrastructure and communication routes in the Sussex landscape during the occupation period.

Section of Roman road north of Rock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1448051. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Roman road north of Rock?

Section of Roman road north of Rock is a surviving length of Roman metalled road located near Rock in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1448051.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Roman road north of Rock?

Section of Roman road north of Rock 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 1448051.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Roman road north of Rock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saucer barrow 330m north east of The Mill House (5.7 km), Flint mine and part of a cross dyke 300m south east of Tolmare Farm (6.2 km), Prehistoric flint mine and part of a round barrow cemetery at Blackpatch, 400m north east of Myrtle Grove Farm (6.5 km).

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