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Branshaw deserted settlement, bastle, field system and section of Roman road is a complex of archaeological remains located in Northumberland that spans multiple periods of occupation and use. The site comprises a medieval or early modern bastle, a fortified farmstead characteristic of the Anglo-Scottish border region, alongside evidence of settlement and agricultural activity. The associated field system reflects the organised use of the landscape in the medieval period, whilst the Roman road that crosses the site attests to the earlier strategic importance of the location during the Roman occupation of Britain. Together, these elements create a palimpsest of activity demonstrating the long-term significance and repeated use of this Northumbrian location across centuries of historical development.
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 remains located in Northumberland that spans 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).
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