Monument record 0105004000 - AKEMAN STREET
Summary
Roman road known from field survey
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- ROAD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Description
Plan Form - LINEAR
VERULAMIUM TO ALCHESTER (37 MILES). RUNS ON FINE AGGER 3-4FT HIGH FOR MOST OF WAY TO AYLESBURY (B1). ENTERS COUNTY ON COURSE OF PRESENT A41 AT SP9098 1102 (B2). BROAD BANK BESIDE A41, SP8619 1264 TO SP8661 1254, ON N SIDE AGAINST HEDGEROW. UNLIKELY POSITION FOR MEDIEVAL HEADLAND, SO ?=AKEMAN STREET (B3).
Sources (6)
- ---SBC20715 Aerial Photograph: Michael Farley. 2001. 2001 oblique AP by Mike Farley. SP89281260. Yes.
- ---SBC20730 Aerial Photograph: Michael Farley. 2001. 2001 oblique AP by Mike Farley. SP89641257. Yes.
- ---SBC20731 Aerial Photograph: Michael Farley. 2001. 2001 oblique AP by Mike Farley. SP89001220. Yes.
- <1>SBC8162 Bibliographic reference: MARGARY I D 1973 ROMAN ROADS IN BRITAIN 3RD ED PP1 55-158 (ROAD 16A).
- <2>SBC10407 Map: OS 1960 1:10560 MAPS WITH NOTES BY A R PIKE,FEB 19 77.
- <3>SBC5151 Bibliographic reference: FARLEY M E,JAN 1974,FIELD VISIT.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8780 1211 (6360m by 2190m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WESTON TURVILLE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
| Civil Parish | BUCKLAND, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
| Civil Parish | ASTON CLINTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: (EBC13962)
Record last edited
Apr 4 2024 5:39PM
