Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosed settlement and hut-circles on Beanley Moor, 650m south-east of Broomhouse

Romano-British enclosed settlement and hut-circles on Beanley Moor, 650m south-east of Broomhouse

England
List entry 1007454
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Beanley Moor Enclosed Settlement is a Romano-British archaeological complex situated on upland terrain in Northumberland. The site comprises an enclosed settlement with associated hut-circles, representing occupation during the Roman period when native British communities continued to inhabit the landscape beyond direct military control. The earthwork remains are visible as low banks and platforms marking residential structures, evidence of pastoral and agricultural settlement practices adapted to moorland conditions. Such enclosed settlements with hut-circles are characteristic of Romano-British rural settlement patterns in northern England, reflecting the continuation of Iron Age traditions of domestic and pastoral organisation into the Roman period.

Romano-British enclosed settlement and hut-circles on Beanley Moor, 650m south-east of Broomhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007454. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosed settlement and hut-circles on Beanley Moor, 650m south-east of Broomhouse?

Beanley Moor Enclosed Settlement is a Romano-British archaeological complex situated on upland terrain in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007454.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosed settlement and hut-circles on Beanley Moor, 650m south-east of Broomhouse?

Romano-British enclosed settlement and hut-circles on Beanley Moor, 650m south-east of Broomhouse 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 1007454.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosed settlement and hut-circles on Beanley Moor, 650m south-east of Broomhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alnwick Moor bell pits (8.9 km), Edlingham Castle fortified manor and solar tower (9.4 km), Edlingham deserted village (9.5 km).

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