Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosed settlement 400m south east of Woolaw

Romano-British enclosed settlement 400m south east of Woolaw

England
List entry 1009374
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British enclosed settlement located 400 metres south-east of Woolaw in Northumberland is a scheduled ancient monument representing settlement activity during the Roman period in northern Britain. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by defensive earthworks, characteristic of the Romano-British settlement pattern in this region during the first and second centuries AD. Such enclosed settlements typically served mixed agricultural and domestic purposes, often indicating the residence of a Romanised British community or family of some status. The monument survives as an archaeological landscape feature, preserving evidence of Romano-British occupation and land use in the Northumberland landscape.

Romano-British enclosed settlement 400m south east of Woolaw is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009374. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British enclosed settlement 400m south east of Woolaw?

The Romano-British enclosed settlement located 400 metres south-east of Woolaw in Northumberland is a scheduled ancient monument representing settlement activity during the Roman period in northern Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009374.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosed settlement 400m south east of Woolaw?

Romano-British enclosed settlement 400m south east of Woolaw 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 1009374.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosed settlement 400m south east of Woolaw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp (5.1 km), Roman temporary camp at Dargues (5.7 km), Romano-British farmstead, 550m south-east of Shittleheugh (5.8 km).

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