Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm

Section of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm

England
List entry 1021444
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Section of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a visible section of the Roman road that connected Ryknield Street to settlements in the Midlands. The road dates to the Roman occupation of Britain, likely constructed during the first or second century AD as part of the wider network of military and commercial routes established by the Romans. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork in the Derbyshire landscape, preserving evidence of Roman road construction techniques and the strategic infrastructure of Roman Britain. The site represents an important component of the Roman road system that facilitated communication and supply routes across the region during the imperial period.

Section of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021444. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm?

Section of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a visible section of the Roman road that connected Ryknield Street to settlements in the Midlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021444.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm?

Section of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm 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 1021444.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of Ryknield Street Roman road 220m north east of Pear Tree Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Rykneld Street 80yds (70m) long N of Redleadmill Brook (1.4 km), Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel (5.8 km), Stone Edge smelt mill at Moss Farm (5.9 km).

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