Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman period native settlement on south eastern slope of Hart Heugh, 490m north west of Carey Burn Bridge

Roman period native settlement on south eastern slope of Hart Heugh, 490m north west of Carey Burn Bridge

England
List entry 1016237
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hart Heugh is a Roman period native settlement located on the south eastern slope of Hart Heugh, approximately 490 metres north west of Carey Burn Bridge in Northumberland. The site represents evidence of indigenous settlement during the Roman occupation of Britain, demonstrating the continuation of native communities alongside Roman military and administrative presence in the region. The settlement's positioning on the south eastern slope suggests deliberate siting with regard to topography and access to resources. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves important archaeological evidence of rural settlement patterns and native life during the Roman period in northern Britain.

Roman period native settlement on south eastern slope of Hart Heugh, 490m north west of Carey Burn Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016237. View the official record →

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What is Roman period native settlement on south eastern slope of Hart Heugh, 490m north west of Carey Burn Bridge?

Hart Heugh is a Roman period native settlement located on the south eastern slope of Hart Heugh, approximately 490 metres north west of Carey Burn Bridge in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016237.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman period native settlement on south eastern slope of Hart Heugh, 490m north west of Carey Burn Bridge?

Roman period native settlement on south eastern slope of Hart Heugh, 490m north west 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 1016237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman period native settlement on south eastern slope of Hart Heugh, 490m north west of Carey Burn Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system, cairnfield and cord rig cultivation immediately north west of Linhope Spout (8.2 km), Reaveley Hill settlement (8.5 km), Unenclosed settlement, four later prehistoric settlements and enclosure, field system and cairnfield on Ritto Hill, west and north west of Linhope (8.8 km).

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