Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe vallum between the field boundary south east of Heads Wood and the A6071 road in wall mile 57

The vallum between the field boundary south east of Heads Wood and the A6071 road in wall mile 57

England
List entry 1010987
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The vallum between the field boundary south east of Heads Wood and the A6071 road is a Roman defensive earthwork forming part of the extensive fortification system associated with Hadrian's Wall in northern England. Located in wall mile 57 of the Wall's linear sequence, this section of the vallum comprises a substantial ditch and bank system that ran parallel to the main Wall itself, serving to control movement and define the military frontier zone during the Roman occupation of Britain from the second century AD onwards. The earthwork's physical remains are visible as linear features crossing the landscape between the specified field boundary and the modern road, preserving evidence of Roman engineering and territorial organisation in the frontier region of Roman Britain.

The vallum between the field boundary south east of Heads Wood and the A6071 road in wall mile 57 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010987. View the official record →

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What is The vallum between the field boundary south east of Heads Wood and the A6071 road in wall mile 57?

The vallum between the field boundary south east of Heads Wood and the A6071 road is a Roman defensive earthwork forming part of the extensive fortification system associated with Hadrian's Wall in northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010987.

Who is responsible for protecting The vallum between the field boundary south east of Heads Wood and the A6071 road in wall mile 57?

The vallum between the field boundary south east of Heads Wood and the A6071 road in wall mile 57 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 1010987.

What other scheduled monuments are near The vallum between the field boundary south east of Heads Wood and the A6071 road in wall mile 57?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 710m south east of Old Church (2.2 km), Bowl barrow 760m SSE of Old Church (2.3 km), Watchclose Roman temporary camp (3.9 km).

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