Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman settlement at Brampton

Roman settlement at Brampton

England
List entry 1003698
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman settlement at Brampton is a dispersed archaeological site in Norfolk dating to the Roman period. The settlement evidence consists of pottery scatters and structural remains indicative of domestic and possibly agricultural occupation spread across the landscape. The site represents the type of rural Romano-British settlement that characterised the Norfolk countryside during the first to fourth centuries AD. Its survival as an archaeological monument provides evidence of the patterns of Roman settlement and land use in East Anglia beyond the major urban centres.

Roman settlement at Brampton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003698. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman settlement at Brampton?

Roman settlement at Brampton is a dispersed archaeological site in Norfolk dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003698.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman settlement at Brampton?

Roman settlement at Brampton 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 1003698.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman settlement at Brampton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bolwick Hall Farm, Roman site (1.7 km), Site of Burgh Hall W of Hall Farm (2.7 km), Mayton Bridge (3.6 km).

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