Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman buildings and field system in Snape

Roman buildings and field system in Snape

England
List entry 1002881
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman buildings and field system at Snape is a scheduled ancient monument in North Yorkshire comprising archaeological remains of Romano-British settlement and associated agricultural infrastructure. The site dates to the Roman period, with evidence of building structures and organised field boundaries indicating a rural settlement of economic significance within the broader landscape of Roman Yorkshire. The field system demonstrates the systematic management of agricultural land characteristic of Romano-British estates, whilst the buildings themselves represent domestic or ancillary structures typical of provincial Roman settlement patterns. The monument's survival as subsurface archaeological deposits preserves important evidence of rural Romano-British life and land use in the region.

Roman buildings and field system in Snape is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002881. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman buildings and field system in Snape?

The Roman buildings and field system at Snape is a scheduled ancient monument in North Yorkshire comprising archaeological remains of Romano-British settlement and associated agricultural infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002881.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman buildings and field system in Snape?

Roman buildings and field system in Snape 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 1002881.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman buildings and field system in Snape?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marmion Tower (former gatehouse of Tanfield Castle fortified manor) (5.9 km), Tanfield Bridge (5.9 km), Earth circles, cursus, pit alignments and burial sites near Nosterfield and Thornborough, including Centre Hill round barrow (5.9 km).

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