Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman period native enclosed settlement 700m south of Ring Chesters defended settlement

Roman period native enclosed settlement 700m south of Ring Chesters defended settlement

England
List entry 1014678
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman period native enclosed settlement 700m south of Ring Chesters is a prehistoric and Romano-British earthwork located near the fort of Ring Chesters on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The site comprises an enclosure with defensive characteristics typical of native settlements during the Roman occupation period, demonstrating the continued occupation and adaptation of local communities within the landscape of Roman Britain. The earthwork evidence suggests sustained settlement activity during the Roman period, reflecting the coexistence of native populations with Roman military and administrative presence in the frontier region. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of native settlement patterns and land use during the first and second centuries AD in the immediate vicinity of one of Hadrian's Wall's principal auxiliary forts.

Roman period native enclosed settlement 700m south of Ring Chesters defended settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014678. View the official record →

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What is Roman period native enclosed settlement 700m south of Ring Chesters defended settlement?

The Roman period native enclosed settlement 700m south of Ring Chesters is a prehistoric and Romano-British earthwork located near the fort of Ring Chesters on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014678.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman period native enclosed settlement 700m south of Ring Chesters defended settlement?

Roman period native enclosed settlement 700m south of Ring Chesters defended settlement 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 1014678.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman period native enclosed settlement 700m south of Ring Chesters defended settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonnie Laws,settlement and field system 850m NE of Cocklawfoot (8.8 km), Bonnie Laws,cairn 700m N of Cocklawfoot (8.9 km), Park Law,homestead 500m SE of (8.9 km).

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