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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 →
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.
'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.
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).
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