Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosed settlement, 800m NW of East Bolton

Romano-British enclosed settlement, 800m NW of East Bolton

England
List entry 1007446
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Romano-British enclosed settlement 800 metres north-west of East Bolton is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland. The site consists of an enclosed settlement of Romano-British date, representing the type of native settlement that persisted and sometimes developed during the Roman occupation of northern Britain. Such enclosed settlements typically comprised ditched or stone-built enclosures containing domestic structures and reflecting the continuation of Iron Age settlement patterns into the Roman period. The monument's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding of Romano-British rural settlement patterns and the interaction between Roman and native communities in the frontier regions of Roman Britain.

Romano-British enclosed settlement, 800m NW of East Bolton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007446. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British enclosed settlement, 800m NW of East Bolton?

Romano-British enclosed settlement 800 metres north-west of East Bolton is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007446.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosed settlement, 800m NW of East Bolton?

Romano-British enclosed settlement, 800m NW of East Bolton 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 1007446.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosed settlement, 800m NW of East Bolton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln (4.9 km), Learchild Roman fort (5.8 km), Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood (5.9 km).

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