Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman buildings and field system in Snape

Roman buildings and field system in Snape

England
List entry 1002881
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman buildings and field system at Snape is a scheduled ancient monument comprising structural remains and associated agricultural features dating to the Roman period. Located in North Yorkshire, the site represents evidence of rural settlement and land management practices from Roman Britain, with the field systems demonstrating the organisation of agricultural land contemporary with the buildings. The monuments preserve important archaeological evidence of how the landscape was utilised and organised during the Roman occupation of Britain, contributing to understanding of rural economic activity in the province. The site's designation reflects its archaeological significance as a rare survival of integrated settlement and field system evidence from this period.

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 comprising structural remains and associated agricultural features dating to the Roman period. 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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