Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStane Street

Stane Street

England
List entry 1003798
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stane Street is a Roman road running between Londinium (London) and Noviomagus (Chichester), constructed during the first century AD following the Roman conquest of Britain. The road extends approximately fifty miles across Surrey and West Sussex, representing one of the most significant surviving examples of Roman road engineering in southern England. Its physical remains are visible in places as a raised causeway, whilst sections have been incorporated into modern routeways, and archaeological investigation has confirmed its metalled construction typical of Roman military roads. The route served as a crucial artery for military communication and trade between the provincial capital and the port settlement on the Sussex coast.

Stane Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003798. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stane Street?

Stane Street is a Roman road running between Londinium (London) and Noviomagus (Chichester), constructed during the first century AD following the Roman conquest of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003798.

Who is responsible for protecting Stane Street?

Stane Street 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 1003798.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stane Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Betchworth Castle (6.3 km), Bowl barrow 130m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (7.4 km), Bowl barrow 200m north of Flanchford Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (7.5 km).

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