© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement, 400 metres south east of Smalesmouth Farm, is a multi-period archaeological site in Northumberland that demonstrates occupation and defensive activity from the Roman period into later centuries. The site comprises earthwork remains indicative of both Romano-British settlement activity and subsequent defended settlement construction, reflecting the complex transition of land use patterns in the region following the Roman withdrawal from Britain. The physical remains survive as surface features within the landscape, providing evidence of habitation and fortification strategies employed during these distinct historical periods. The site's designation reflects its archaeological importance as a record of settlement continuity and adaptation during a formative period of northern English history.
Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement, 400m south east of Smalesmouth Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010043. View the official record →
Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement, 400 metres south east of Smalesmouth Farm, is a multi-period archaeological site in Northumberland that demonstrates occupation and defensive activity from the Roman period into later centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010043.
Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement, 400m south east of Smalesmouth Farm 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 1010043.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dally Castle fortified house and tower house (4.3 km), Romano-British farmstead, 330m north west of Sidwood Cottage (5.4 km), Tarset fortified house, 180m east of Tarset Hall (5.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement, 400m south east of Smalesmouth Farm's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement, 400m south east of Smalesmouth Farm stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone, interbedded.