Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement and round cairn 350m south of Hartsop Hall

Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement and round cairn 350m south of Hartsop Hall

England
List entry 1011359
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The settlement south of Hartsop Hall is a Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement with an associated round cairn, located in Westmorland at an elevation representative of upland pastoral exploitation during the Romano-British period. The site comprises stone-built circular structures typical of indigenous settlement patterns that persisted during Roman occupation, reflecting the continued use of traditional architectural forms by local communities. The presence of the round cairn suggests ritual or funerary activity contemporaneous with or preceding the settlement occupation. The monument represents evidence of Romano-British land use in the Lake District uplands, demonstrating sustained settlement and economic activity in this landscape during the first to fourth centuries AD.

Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement and round cairn 350m south of Hartsop Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011359. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement and round cairn 350m south of Hartsop Hall?

The settlement south of Hartsop Hall is a Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement with an associated round cairn, located in Westmorland at an elevation representative of upland pastoral exploitation during the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011359.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement and round cairn 350m south of Hartsop Hall?

Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement and round cairn 350m south of Hartsop Hall 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 1011359.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement and round cairn 350m south of Hartsop Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park (4.8 km), Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park (4.8 km), Settlement on W slope of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park (5.4 km).

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