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The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct is a substantial earthwork monument located in Leicestershire that formed part of the water supply infrastructure serving the Roman settlement at Wroxeter. The structure survives as a linear embankment and represents engineering work undertaken during the Roman occupation of Britain, likely dating to the second century AD. The aqueduct demonstrates the sophistication of Roman hydraulic engineering and the infrastructure investment made to support the settlement and its associated activities. Its preservation as an archaeological monument provides evidence of Roman administrative capacity and the resources directed toward maintaining urban and military centres in the midland region.
The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017391. View the official record →
The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct is a substantial earthwork monument located in Leicestershire that formed part of the water supply infrastructure serving the Roman settlement at Wroxeter. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017391.
The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct 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 1017391.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leicester Castle and the Magazine Gateway (1.6 km), The 'Roman' bridge, Aylestone (2.3 km), Moated site with fishponds at Evington (4.3 km).
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