© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Branshaw deserted settlement, bastle, field system and section of Roman road is a complex of archaeological features located in Northumberland that encompasses remains spanning multiple periods of occupation and use. The bastle, a fortified farmhouse characteristic of the Border region, represents the medieval and early modern period when such structures provided defence against cross-border raids. The associated field system demonstrates the agricultural organisation of the settlement, whilst the Roman road section indicates the area's strategic importance during the Roman occupation of Britain. Together these elements illustrate the long continuity of human settlement and land use at this location from the Roman period through the medieval era into the early modern period.
Branshaw deserted settlement, bastle, field system and section of Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015840. View the official record →
Branshaw deserted settlement, bastle, field system and section of Roman road is a complex of archaeological features located in Northumberland that encompasses remains spanning multiple periods of occupation and use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015840.
Branshaw deserted settlement, bastle, field system and section of Roman road 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 1015840.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 550m south-east of Shittleheugh (5 km), Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp (5.5 km), Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (5.9 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Branshaw deserted settlement, bastle, field system and section of Roman road