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The Roman period native settlements and field system south east of East Force Garth is a complex of archaeological features dating to the Roman period and representing indigenous settlement patterns and land use in Roman Britain. The site comprises hut circles, bloomeries for iron-working, lead smelting installations, and charcoal pits, indicating sustained occupation and metalworking activity during the Roman era. These features demonstrate the continuation of native settlement practices alongside evidence of mineral extraction and craft production, reflecting economic adaptation during the Roman occupation of northern England. The survival of field boundaries associated with the settlement provides evidence of agricultural organisation during this period in County Durham.
Roman period native settlements and field system, hut circle, bloomeries, lead smelting site and charcoal pits immediately south east of East Force Garth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017124. View the official record →
The Roman period native settlements and field system south east of East Force Garth is a complex of archaeological features dating to the Roman period and representing indigenous settlement patterns and land use in Roman Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017124.
Roman period native settlements and field system, hut circle, bloomeries, lead smelting site and charcoal pits immediately south east of East Force Garth 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 1017124.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native settlement, medieval bloomery, building and track, and a charcoal pit at Keld Smithy Green, Holwick Fell (2.1 km), Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House (2.7 km), Burnt mound, cairnfield and bloomery at Eel Beck, 480m south of Blackmea Crag, Holwick Fell (2.9 km).
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