Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo sections of a Roman road on Ot Moor

Two sections of a Roman road on Ot Moor

England
List entry 1015169
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two sections of a Roman road on Ot Moor is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surviving earthwork traces of a Roman road in Oxfordshire. The monument consists of two distinct sections of road, visible as linear features across the moor landscape, and dates to the Roman period when the road network formed a crucial infrastructure for military movement and economic exchange across Britain. The road's alignment and construction method reflect standard Roman engineering practices of the period, though the specific routing and associated settlements served by this route require local archaeological and historical investigation for full understanding. The survival of these sections as earthwork remains demonstrates the enduring physical legacy of Roman road construction techniques in the English landscape.

Two sections of a Roman road on Ot Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015169. View the official record →

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What is Two sections of a Roman road on Ot Moor?

Two sections of a Roman road on Ot Moor is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surviving earthwork traces of a Roman road in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015169.

Who is responsible for protecting Two sections of a Roman road on Ot Moor?

Two sections of a Roman road on Ot Moor 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 1015169.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two sections of a Roman road on Ot Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Otley Grange (3.8 km), Romano-Celtic temple N of Woodeaton (4 km), Islip Roman villa, 300m east of Hillside Farm (4 km).

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