Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland

Prehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland

England
List entry 1013507
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A Prehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland is an ancient monument complex in Cumberland, England, comprising archaeological remains dating to both prehistoric and Romano-British periods. The site contains evidence of a prehistoric enclosure with associated trackway, indicating settlement or pastoral activity in the pre-Roman iron age, alongside later Romano-British occupation in the form of a farmstead. The farmstead represents rural agricultural settlement during the Roman period, typical of the indigenous farming communities that persisted in the north of Roman Britain. The monument demonstrates continuity of land use across significant chronological periods and provides evidence for understanding settlement patterns and landscape exploitation in the Pennine region.

Prehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013507. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland?

A Prehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland is an ancient monument complex in Cumberland, England, comprising archaeological remains dating to both prehistoric and Romano-British periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013507.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland?

Prehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland 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 1013507.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosure and trackway, and a Romano-British farmstead WNW of Fingland?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkbride Roman fort, part of associated vicus and length of Roman road around, 370m south east of Whitrigg Bridge (2 km), Drumburgh Roman fort and Hadrian's Wall between Burgh Marsh and Westfield House in wall miles 76 and 77 (3.3 km), Hadrian's Wall vallum between the watercourse 400m south east of Glasson and the access road to Glendale caravan park in wall miles 76 and 77 (3.4 km).

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