Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation

Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation

England
List entry 1003435
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation is a stretch of an ancient trackway located in Gloucestershire. The White Way is a significant prehistoric and Romano-British routeway that traverses the Cotswolds, and this section represents a well-preserved example of such linear communications infrastructure from this period. The trackway retains physical features characteristic of ancient ways, including evidence of its sunken profile within the plantation landscape. As an upland route of considerable antiquity, it reflects patterns of movement and trade across the region during the prehistoric and Roman periods.

Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003435. View the official record →

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What is Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation?

Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation is a stretch of an ancient trackway located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003435.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation?

Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation 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 1003435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corinium Roman town (6 km), Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery (6.2 km), Churchyard cross in Holy Rood churchyard (6.6 km).

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