Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo sections of Roman road on Pickering Moor

Two sections of Roman road on Pickering Moor

England
List entry 1004108
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two sections of Roman road on Pickering Moor is a length of Roman road surface surviving in situ on the North Yorkshire moors. The road dates to the Roman occupation of Britain, likely constructed during the first or second century AD as part of the military infrastructure connecting Roman settlements and forts in the region. The surviving sections preserve evidence of the characteristic Roman road construction, including the agger or raised embankment and metalling visible on the moorland surface. This monument represents an important survival of Roman transport infrastructure in the upland areas of northern Britain and demonstrates the extent of Roman road networks beyond the more densely settled lowland zones.

Two sections of Roman road on Pickering Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004108. View the official record →

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What is Two sections of Roman road on Pickering Moor?

Two sections of Roman road on Pickering Moor is a length of Roman road surface surviving in situ on the North Yorkshire moors. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004108.

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

Two sections of Roman road on Pickering 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 1004108.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 570m south of Saintoft Grange (7.4 km), Round barrow 600m SSW of Saintoft Grange (7.4 km), Round barrow 430m north west of Crossdale Head (8.2 km).

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