Scheduled MonumentsEngland'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving

'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving

England
List entry 1012133
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Robin of Risingham is a Roman rock carving located in Northumberland, England, comprising an inscription and figure carved into natural rock face. The monument dates to the Roman period and is associated with the Roman military presence in northern Britain, reflecting the artistic and commemorative practices of Roman soldiers stationed in the region. The carving demonstrates the material culture and epigraphic traditions of the Roman occupation, providing evidence of everyday life and religious or commemorative customs among the garrison forces. As a surviving example of Romano-British rock art, the monument contributes to understanding Roman settlement patterns and cultural expression in the frontier territories of the empire.

'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012133. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is 'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving?

Robin of Risingham is a Roman rock carving located in Northumberland, England, comprising an inscription and figure carved into natural rock face. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012133.

Who is responsible for protecting 'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving?

'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving 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 1012133.

What other scheduled monuments are near 'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 550m north-west of Barrasford Park (8.7 km), Romano-British farmstead, 70m south-west of Pity Me (9.1 km), Romano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir (9.2 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around 'Robin of Risingham' Roman Rock Carving