Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHetha Burn defended settlement, Roman period native enclosed settlement and associated trackways

Hetha Burn defended settlement, Roman period native enclosed settlement and associated trackways

England
List entry 1014497
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hetha Burn is a Roman period native enclosed settlement located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises a defended settlement with associated trackways dating to the Roman period, representing evidence of indigenous occupation and land use during the Roman presence in northern Britain. The enclosed character of the settlement indicates a deliberate defensive strategy, whilst the trackways suggest established patterns of movement and communication across the landscape. Such sites are significant for understanding how native populations maintained settlement strategies and territorial organisation during the period of Roman military dominance in the region.

Hetha Burn defended settlement, Roman period native enclosed settlement and associated trackways is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014497. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hetha Burn defended settlement, Roman period native enclosed settlement and associated trackways?

Hetha Burn is a Roman period native enclosed settlement located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014497.

Who is responsible for protecting Hetha Burn defended settlement, Roman period native enclosed settlement and associated trackways?

Hetha Burn defended settlement, Roman period native enclosed settlement and associated trackways 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 1014497.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hetha Burn defended settlement, Roman period native enclosed settlement and associated trackways?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonnie Laws,cairn 700m N of Cocklawfoot (8.6 km), Cocklawfoot,farmstead,homestead,settlement & field systems 500m NE of (9 km), Cocklawfoot,enclosure,farmstead and cultivation remains 250m NNE of (9 km).

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