Roman period native enclosed settlement and scooped enclosure on the south east slopes of Brands Hill, 350m north west of Cowboy's Cairn

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History & significance

A Roman period native enclosed settlement and scooped enclosure is located on the south-east slopes of Brands Hill in Northumberland, situated approximately 350 metres north-west of Cowboy's Cairn. The site comprises a native settlement of the Roman period, featuring enclosed structures and a scooped enclosure that reflect the continued occupation and adaptation of Iron Age settlement patterns during Romano-British times. The topographical positioning on the slopes of Brands Hill would have afforded both practical advantages for settlement and visibility across the surrounding landscape. This monument represents evidence of indigenous settlement practices maintained during the Roman occupation of northern Britain, demonstrating the persistence of native communities and their material culture alongside Roman provincial activity.

Roman period native enclosed settlement and scooped enclosure on the south east slopes of Brands Hill, 350m north west of Cowboy's Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015643. View the official record →

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