Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo milestones at West Kingsdown

Two milestones at West Kingsdown

England
List entry 1004196
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two milestones at West Kingsdown is a pair of Roman road markers located in Kent. These milestones date to the Roman period and would have marked distances along an important routeway, serving both administrative and practical functions for travellers and officials using the road network. The stones themselves are characteristic examples of Roman milestone design, typical of those erected throughout the provinces to standardise measurement and facilitate communication across the empire. Their survival at West Kingsdown provides evidence of the Roman road infrastructure that connected the region during the occupation period.

Two milestones at West Kingsdown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004196. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two milestones at West Kingsdown?

Two milestones at West Kingsdown is a pair of Roman road markers located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004196.

Who is responsible for protecting Two milestones at West Kingsdown?

Two milestones at West Kingsdown 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 1004196.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two milestones at West Kingsdown?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milestone on Pilgrim's Way (5 km), Bowl barrow south of Mount Mead (5.3 km), Large multivallate hillfort and Palaeolithic rock shelters at Oldbury Hill (5.3 km).

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