Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman period native settlement and medieval shieling on east slopes of Brands Hill, 1100m south east of Carey Burn Bridge

Roman period native settlement and medieval shieling on east slopes of Brands Hill, 1100m south east of Carey Burn Bridge

England
List entry 1016244
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The monument on the east slopes of Brands Hill south-east of Carey Burn Bridge is a complex of Romano-British and medieval pastoral settlement remains. The site comprises evidence of native occupation during the Roman period and later medieval shieling activity associated with upland pastoral transhumance. The physical remains include both structural features and artefactual material dating to these distinct periods of use, reflecting the long history of settlement and resource exploitation in this Northumberland landscape. The site's location on the eastern slope reflects the topographical preferences of both Roman period communities and later medieval pastoralists exploiting the upland terrain.

Roman period native settlement and medieval shieling on east slopes of Brands Hill, 1100m south east of Carey Burn Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016244. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman period native settlement and medieval shieling on east slopes of Brands Hill, 1100m south east of Carey Burn Bridge?

The monument on the east slopes of Brands Hill south-east of Carey Burn Bridge is a complex of Romano-British and medieval pastoral settlement remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016244.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman period native settlement and medieval shieling on east slopes of Brands Hill, 1100m south east of Carey Burn Bridge?

Roman period native settlement and medieval shieling on east slopes of Brands Hill, 1100m south east of Carey Burn Bridge 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 1016244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman period native settlement and medieval shieling on east slopes of Brands Hill, 1100m south east of Carey Burn Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hunt Law round barrow and two round barrows 1000ft (300m) to N of it (7.6 km), Knock Hill promontory camp (7.7 km), Settlement on SE slope of Ewe Hill (7.8 km).

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