Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStructures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market

Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market

England
List entry 1001993
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market is a scheduled ancient monument comprising substantial Roman and medieval remains discovered beneath the historic market site in London. The site preserves evidence of Roman occupation and structures dating from the City's early imperial period, alongside later medieval archaeological deposits that document continuous urban use of this strategically important location on the Thames waterfront. The remains are significant for understanding the development of Roman Londinium and the subsequent medieval City of London, with the archaeological layers providing valuable stratigraphic evidence of occupation spanning many centuries. The monument's protected status reflects the importance of these subsurface deposits to the archaeological and historical record of London's earliest urban development.

Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001993. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market?

Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market is a scheduled ancient monument comprising substantial Roman and medieval remains discovered beneath the historic market site in London. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001993.

Who is responsible for protecting Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market?

Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market 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 1001993.

What other scheduled monuments are near Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abbey buildings, Bermondsey (1.3 km), The Jewel Tower (3.1 km), Tudor naval storehouse at Convoys Wharf (4.8 km).

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