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Stanage Edge is a Roman road in Derbyshire that forms part of the network of military and commercial routes established during the Roman occupation of Britain. The road runs across the moorland landscape of the Peak District and served to connect Roman settlements and forts in the region, facilitating the movement of troops and goods throughout the second century AD and beyond. The route is visible as a linear feature across the terrain, preserving evidence of Roman engineering practices in the form of a constructed way with characteristic surface treatment. This monument remains significant as physical testimony to Roman administrative control and infrastructure development in the northern frontier zones of Roman Britain.
Stanage Edge Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007052. View the official record →
Stanage Edge is a Roman road in Derbyshire that forms part of the network of military and commercial routes established during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007052.
Stanage Edge Roman road 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 1007052.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglian high cross in St Laurence's churchyard (8.6 km), Froggatt Bridge (8.8 km), Stoke Flat South prehistoric field system (9.1 km).
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