Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman period native enclosed farmstead 320m north west of Southernknowe

Roman period native enclosed farmstead 320m north west of Southernknowe

England
List entry 1014488
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman period native enclosed farmstead 320 metres north west of Southernknowe is a native settlement dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site comprises an enclosed farmstead, representing a typical settlement pattern of the indigenous population during the first and second centuries AD. Such enclosed farmsteads demonstrate the continuity of native agricultural practices and settlement organisation throughout the Roman period in northern Britain, despite the presence of Roman military installations in the region. The monument survives as an earthwork and forms part of the broader archaeological evidence for rural settlement in Roman Northumberland.

Roman period native enclosed farmstead 320m north west of Southernknowe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014488. View the official record →

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What is Roman period native enclosed farmstead 320m north west of Southernknowe?

The Roman period native enclosed farmstead 320 metres north west of Southernknowe is a native settlement dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014488.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman period native enclosed farmstead 320m north west of Southernknowe?

Roman period native enclosed farmstead 320m north west of Southernknowe 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 1014488.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman period native enclosed farmstead 320m north west of Southernknowe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Tops,fort,linear earthwork and field system (7.2 km), Camp Tops,linear earthwork (7.4 km), Fundhope Rig,homestead,linear earthwork and field system (7.5 km).

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