Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm
In or near Wentworth.
Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm — archaeological site in Wentworth, Rotherham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swinton (South Yorkshire) · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Roman Rig. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Wentworth, Rotherham, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.4812°, -1.3540°.
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Place summary
Roman Ridge is an archaeological site located 400 yards south of Abdy Farm in the East Midlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance. The site features a 370-metre long section, indicative of Roman-era settlement and engineering.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4812, -1.3540
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Wentworth
- Postcode
- S62 7SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- Nearest railway station
- Swinton (South Yorkshire) — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643362 (CC0)
- commons: Section of Roman ridge at abdy.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm?
- Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S62 7SJ), in the parish of Wentworth.
- What is Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm?
- Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm — archaeological site in Wentworth, Rotherham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorkshire), about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S62 7SJ.
- Is Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm a listed building?
- Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm free to visit?
- Yes, Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Swinton (South Yorkshire), about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S62 7SJ.