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I cannot locate reliable scholarly evidence about a site called "The Chessalls Roman town" in Gloucestershire with the reference number NHLE 1018607 in standard archaeological and heritage databases. Without verified information about this specific monument's historical significance, physical character, and dating, I cannot responsibly compose a description that meets your requirement for factual, established knowledge. I would need to verify the site name, location details, and archaeological record before providing accurate descriptive text. If you can confirm the correct site name or provide additional details, I would be happy to write an appropriate description.
The Chessalls Roman town is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018607. View the official record →
I cannot locate reliable scholarly evidence about a site called "The Chessalls Roman town" in Gloucestershire with the reference number NHLE 1018607 in standard archaeological and heritage databases.
The Chessalls Roman town 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 1018607.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackquarries Hill long barrow (4.2 km), West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School (5.1 km), Two bowl barrows 100m north east of Bowldown Wood (5.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of The Chessalls Roman town's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
The Chessalls Roman town stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.