Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings

Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings

England
List entry 1003210
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A section of Roman road northwest of Badbury Rings is a surviving stretch of metalled Roman highway in Dorset. The road dates to the Roman period and forms part of the network of communications infrastructure that connected Roman settlements and military installations across southern Britain. The surviving section preserves evidence of Roman road construction techniques, including the characteristic layered foundation structure typical of Roman engineering practice. Its proximity to Badbury Rings, an important Iron Age hillfort that continued in use during the Roman period, reflects the strategic importance of this route within the broader Roman road system of the region.

Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings?

A section of Roman road northwest of Badbury Rings is a surviving stretch of metalled Roman highway in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003210.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings?

Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings 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 1003210.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted settlement NW of Mountain Clump (5.6 km), Round barrow cemetery on Barrow Hill 150m south west of Brookvale Farm (6.6 km), Bowl barrow 350m north of Naked Cross (7.5 km).

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