Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank

Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank

England
List entry 1013821
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement located approximately 660 metres south east of Holme Bank in Lancashire is a rare survival of rural settlement evidence from the Romano-British period. The site comprises enclosed hut circles, indicating a domestic settlement pattern typical of the northern frontier regions of Roman Britain where native populations maintained traditional settlement forms alongside Roman administration. Dating to the Romano-British period, this monument represents the continuation of Iron Age settlement traditions during the Roman occupation, demonstrating the persistence of native lifeways in upland Lancashire during the first to fourth centuries AD. The enclosed layout suggests a community organised around defensive or stock management practices, characteristic of settlements in this region during this period.

Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013821. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank?

The Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement located approximately 660 metres south east of Holme Bank in Lancashire is a rare survival of rural settlement evidence from the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013821.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank?

Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank 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 1013821.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead and associated enclosure west of Scales Haggs, 300m NNE of Scales Green Farm (0.9 km), Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm (1.2 km), Lime kiln 320m south east of Scales Green Farm (1.4 km).

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