Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age and Romano-British settlements on Ward Law

Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Ward Law

England
List entry 1008840
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ward Law is a Iron Age and Romano-British settlement located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises the remains of defensive earthworks and settlement structures that reflect occupation during the Iron Age period, with evidence of continued habitation into the Romano-British era. The monument is situated on high ground, a characteristic location for settlements of this period that offered strategic advantage and visibility across the surrounding landscape. Ward Law represents an important example of settlement continuity across the Iron Age and Romano-British transition in northern England, documenting the way communities adapted to and persisted through the Roman occupation of Britain.

Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Ward Law is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Ward Law?

Ward Law is a Iron Age and Romano-British settlement located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008840.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Ward Law?

Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Ward Law 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 1008840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age and Romano-British settlements on Ward Law?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Observation post 140m north west of Ridlees Cairn (9.1 km), Ridlees round cairn, 640m north east of Hanging Crag (9.2 km), Round cairn 230m west of Ridlees Cairn (9.3 km).

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