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Bran's Walls is a Romano-British enclosed settlement located approximately 400 metres south-south-east of Kielder Head in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of an enclosure or fortified settlement that dates to the Romano-British period, reflecting the complex settlement patterns that emerged across northern Britain during Roman occupation and its aftermath. The monument survives as earthworks visible in the landscape, which provide evidence for Romano-British occupation and defensive or administrative structures in this upland region of Northumberland. The site is of significance for understanding the distribution and character of Romano-British settlements in the north of England, particularly in areas beyond the immediate frontier zones.
Bran's Walls Romano-British enclosed settlements, 400m SSE of Kielder Head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009670. View the official record →
Bran's Walls is a Romano-British enclosed settlement located approximately 400 metres south-south-east of Kielder Head in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009670.
Bran's Walls Romano-British enclosed settlements, 400m SSE of Kielder Head 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 1009670.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gibbie's Knowe defended settlement and later rectangular building (3.2 km), Devil's Lapful Long Cairn, 1km east of Butteryhaugh Bridge (5.4 km), Kershope Castle (5.5 km).
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