Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm

Roman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm

England
List entry 1015418
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Overview

History & significance

Roman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm is a multi-period archaeological site situated in North Yorkshire. The monument comprises both a Roman military installation and an earlier prehistoric enclosed settlement, indicating significant human activity at this location across substantially different historical periods. The Roman fort represents the military infrastructure characteristic of the province of Britannia during the imperial occupation, whilst the prehistoric enclosure demonstrates settlement patterns from the pre-Roman Iron Age. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance to understanding both Roman military strategy in northern England and the indigenous settlement landscape that preceded the conquest.

Roman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015418. View the official record →

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What is Roman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm?

Roman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm is a multi-period archaeological site situated in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015418.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm?

Roman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm 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 1015418.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (6.8 km), Franciscan friary (7.2 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary and portion of field system 100m east of Whitefields Farm (7.2 km).

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