Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman period native settlement, associated field system and trackway, and medieval farmstead 270m south of Torleehouse

Roman period native settlement, associated field system and trackway, and medieval farmstead 270m south of Torleehouse

England
List entry 1014921
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The monument 270m south of Torleehouse is a complex palimpsest of settlement activity spanning the Roman period through the medieval era. It comprises evidence of native settlement alongside an associated field system and trackway dated to the Roman period, indicating indigenous occupation and land use contemporary with Roman Britain. Overlying these earlier remains is a medieval farmstead, demonstrating continuity of settlement on this Northumbrian site across more than a millennium. The survival of multiple archaeological phases on a single location provides significant evidence for understanding long-term patterns of habitation and agricultural organisation in Northumberland.

Roman period native settlement, associated field system and trackway, and medieval farmstead 270m south of Torleehouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014921. View the official record →

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What is Roman period native settlement, associated field system and trackway, and medieval farmstead 270m south of Torleehouse?

The monument 270m south of Torleehouse is a complex palimpsest of settlement activity spanning the Roman period through the medieval era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014921.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman period native settlement, associated field system and trackway, and medieval farmstead 270m south of Torleehouse?

Roman period native settlement, associated field system and trackway, and medieval farmstead 270m south of Torleehouse 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 1014921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman period native settlement, associated field system and trackway, and medieval farmstead 270m south of Torleehouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bronze Age cairnfield, prehistoric enclosure, Romano-British settlement and medieval shielings 500m south of Mounthooly (7.4 km), Shieling and enclosure 840m SSW of Mounthooly (7.7 km), Hut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly (7.8 km).

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