Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Romano-British town of Magna

Site of Romano-British town of Magna

England
List entry 1001768
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of the Romano-British town of Magna is a scheduled ancient monument located in Herefordshire, representing an important settlement of the Roman period in the Welsh Marches. The town occupied a strategic position and served as a centre of commerce and administration during the Roman occupation of Britain. Archaeological evidence indicates occupation spanning the Roman period, with the site yielding finds including pottery, coins, and structural remains that attest to sustained settlement and economic activity. The precise location and extent of the Romano-British settlement at Magna have been established through archaeological investigation and survive today as buried archaeological deposits within the scheduled monument area.

Site of Romano-British town of Magna is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001768. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Romano-British town of Magna?

The site of the Romano-British town of Magna is a scheduled ancient monument located in Herefordshire, representing an important settlement of the Roman period in the Welsh Marches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001768.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Romano-British town of Magna?

Site of Romano-British town of Magna 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 1001768.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Romano-British town of Magna?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Weir Roman site (0.9 km), Offa's Dyke: the section extending 950yds (870m) N and S of Big Oaks (3.3 km), Medieval bridge 870m north east of Stretton Court Farm (3.6 km).

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