Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosed settlement on Holborn Hill

Romano-British enclosed settlement on Holborn Hill

England
List entry 1011140
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Holborn Hill Romano-British enclosed settlement is a Romano-British settlement located in Westmorland. The site consists of an enclosed settlement dating to the Romano-British period, representing evidence of civilian settlement and land use during the Roman occupation of northern Britain. The earthworks survive as an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches, demonstrating the defensive or organizational character typical of settlements from this era. Such sites are significant for understanding the patterns of non-military occupation and economic activity in the frontier regions of Roman Britain during the first and second centuries AD.

Romano-British enclosed settlement on Holborn Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011140. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosed settlement on Holborn Hill?

Holborn Hill Romano-British enclosed settlement is a Romano-British settlement located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011140.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosed settlement on Holborn Hill?

Romano-British enclosed settlement on Holborn Hill 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 1011140.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosed settlement on Holborn Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gamelands embanked stone circle (5.8 km), Smardale railway viaduct (6.5 km), Two round cairns, three Romano-British settlements and aggregate field systems at Severals and Intake, and Smardale Gill lime kilns and quarry (6.7 km).

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