Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 350m WNW of Maisongill

Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 350m WNW of Maisongill

England
List entry 1011139
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 350m WNW of Maisongill is a residential settlement of the Romano-British period located in Westmorland. The site comprises hut circles enclosed within a defensive or demarcating boundary, representing a form of domestic occupation that persisted in northern Britain during the Roman era. Such settlements demonstrate the continuation of indigenous settlement patterns and building traditions in this upland region, rather than wholesale adoption of Romano-British urban or villa-based settlement models. The archaeological character of the site, visible as earthworks, provides evidence for the nature of Romano-British rural settlement in the northern Pennine landscape.

Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 350m WNW of Maisongill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 350m WNW of Maisongill?

The Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 350m WNW of Maisongill is a residential settlement of the Romano-British period located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011139.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 350m WNW of Maisongill?

Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 350m WNW of Maisongill 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 1011139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 350m WNW of Maisongill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 630m ENE of Sunbiggin Farm (2.1 km), Castle Folds Romano-British defended stone hut circle settlement and medieval shieling (2.8 km), Round cairn 450m south-east of Castle Folds (2.8 km).

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