Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook

Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook

England
List entry 1007041
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook is a Roman road preserved in situ in Derbyshire. The monument represents a surviving length of the Rykneld Street, a major Roman road which connected the fort at Chesterfield with the lead and silver mining operations in the High Peak and continued south towards the Midlands. The visible section preserves the road's distinctive construction, demonstrating Roman engineering techniques of the imperial period. This stretch north of Redleadmill Brook is scheduled as an ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological significance and its capacity to illuminate Roman infrastructure and communications networks in Britain.

Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007041. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook?

Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook is a Roman road preserved in situ in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007041.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook?

Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook 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 1007041.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm (1.4 km), Brampton Barn (5.4 km), Sutton Scarsdale Hall (5.5 km).

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