Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh

Four Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh

England
List entry 1015533
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Four Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh is a complex of Romano-British archaeological remains located in Northumberland. The site comprises four distinct settlement areas associated with systematic field divisions and cord rig cultivation patterns, a form of arable agriculture evidenced by parallel ridges created through ploughing. Dating to the Romano-British period, the monument demonstrates the organisation of rural settlement and land use during the Roman occupation of northern Britain. The surviving earthworks and field patterns provide material evidence of how Romano-British communities managed their agricultural landscape in the upland regions of Northumberland.

Four Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015533. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Four Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh?

Four Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh is a complex of Romano-British archaeological remains located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015533.

Who is responsible for protecting Four Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh?

Four Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh 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 1015533.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead 500m north west of Garretshiels (2.9 km), Romano-British farmstead on Wood Hill 800m north west of Old Town Cottages (3.7 km), Romano-British farmstead, 330m south of Woodhill (3.7 km).

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