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The remains of the Roman settlement at Fleet Marston is a scheduled ancient monument situated adjacent to Akeman Street, one of the principal Roman roads of Roman Britain running between Cirencester and Verulamium. The settlement dates to the Roman period, likely spanning the first to fourth centuries AD, and represents evidence of roadside occupation and commercial activity along this important strategic route through the Midlands and southern England. Archaeological investigation has revealed traces of structures and artefacts indicating domestic and possibly commercial use, characteristic of settlements that developed along major Roman arterial roads to serve passing traffic and facilitate local trade. The site's proximity to Akeman Street reflects the importance of this thoroughfare in Roman Britain's infrastructure and settlement patterns.
The remains of the Roman settlement at Fleet Marston along Akeman Street Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1490543. View the official record →
The remains of the Roman settlement at Fleet Marston is a scheduled ancient monument situated adjacent to Akeman Street, one of the principal Roman roads of Roman Britain running between Cirencester and Verulamium. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1490543.
The remains of the Roman settlement at Fleet Marston along Akeman Street Roman road 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 1490543.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Apsley Manor Farm (8.1 km), Nucleated medieval settlement east of Waldridge Manor (8.1 km), Moated site 90m west of Terrick House (9.3 km).
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