Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Roman town wall and ditch N of East Bight

Section of Roman town wall and ditch N of East Bight

England
List entry 1005057
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Section of Roman town wall and ditch N of East Bight is a defensive structure forming part of the Roman settlement at Caistor, Lincolnshire. The wall and accompanying ditch date to the Roman period and represent the fortifications that enclosed this significant Romano-British town. The surviving section, located to the north of East Bight, demonstrates the engineering methods employed in Roman military architecture, with the ditch providing additional defensive capability alongside the masonry wall. This monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of Roman urban planning and defensive infrastructure in Britain during the imperial occupation.

Section of Roman town wall and ditch N of East Bight is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Roman town wall and ditch N of East Bight?

Section of Roman town wall and ditch N of East Bight is a defensive structure forming part of the Roman settlement at Caistor, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005057.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Roman town wall and ditch N of East Bight?

Section of Roman town wall and ditch N of East Bight 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 1005057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Roman town wall and ditch N of East Bight?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman remains beneath Boots building (0.7 km), Roman wall, ditch and gate adjoining and under The Park (0.8 km), Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate (0.9 km).

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