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The Eastgate is a Roman gateway that formed part of the defensive fortifications of the Roman city of Aquae Sulis, located in Bath, Somerset. Dating to the Roman period, the structure survives as substantial stonework that represents a significant example of Romano-British military architecture. The gateway controlled access to the eastern approach of the walled city and demonstrates the engineering standards typical of Roman provincial towns in Britain. The site remains an important archaeological monument for understanding the urban layout and defensive strategy of Roman Bath.
The Eastgate, Bath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007018. View the official record →
The Eastgate is a Roman gateway that formed part of the defensive fortifications of the Roman city of Aquae Sulis, located in Bath, Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007018.
The Eastgate, Bath 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 1007018.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge) (4.7 km), Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm (5.6 km), Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm (6 km).
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