Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay

The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay

England
List entry 1484183
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay is a scheduled ancient monument comprising remains of Roman waterfront infrastructure located in London, Middlesex. The site dates to the Roman period, representing evidence of commercial activity and port development associated with Roman London (Londinium). The monument consists of structural remains including a riverside wall and associated wharfage features that facilitated river trade and transport along the Thames. These remains are significant for understanding the development of Roman London's riverside economy and the engineering methods employed in constructing Roman harbour installations.

The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1484183. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay?

The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay is a scheduled ancient monument comprising remains of Roman waterfront infrastructure located in London, Middlesex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1484183.

Who is responsible for protecting The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay?

The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay 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 1484183.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abbey buildings, Bermondsey (1.3 km), The Jewel Tower (3.4 km), Tudor naval storehouse at Convoys Wharf (4.5 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay