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The defended settlement, Romano-British settlement and field system located 100 metres south and east of Jenny's Lantern in Northumberland is a multi-period archaeological site of Romano-British origin. The settlement is defined by defensive earthworks characteristic of the Iron Age and Romano-British periods, indicating occupation and fortification during these phases of British prehistory and the Roman period. Associated with the settlement are field systems which demonstrate contemporary agricultural use and land management practices. The site represents an important example of rural settlement and economic activity in Roman Britain, preserving evidence of both defensive structures and the farming landscape that sustained the community.
Defended settlement, Romano-British settlement and field system 100m south and east of Jenny's Lantern is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008839. View the official record →
The defended settlement, Romano-British settlement and field system located 100 metres south and east of Jenny's Lantern in Northumberland is a multi-period archaeological site of Romano-British origin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008839.
Defended settlement, Romano-British settlement and field system 100m south and east of Jenny's Lantern 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 1008839.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Learchild Roman fort (4.5 km), Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood (4.5 km), Camp on Alnwick Moor (5.2 km).
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