Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement at Heck Beck, Bannerdale

Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement at Heck Beck, Bannerdale

England
List entry 1011360
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Heck Beck is a Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement located in Bannerdale, Westmorland. The site consists of stone-built circular or sub-circular structures characteristic of upland Romano-British settlement patterns in northern England, likely dating to the first or second centuries AD. The settlement's enclosed layout reflects the defensive and pastoral concerns of communities inhabiting the Pennine uplands during the Roman period. The remains survive as earthwork features and stone foundations, providing evidence of indigenous settlement continuity and adaptation during Romano-British occupation of the region.

Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement at Heck Beck, Bannerdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement at Heck Beck, Bannerdale?

Heck Beck is a Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement located in Bannerdale, Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011360.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement at Heck Beck, Bannerdale?

Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement at Heck Beck, Bannerdale 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 1011360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement at Heck Beck, Bannerdale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 200m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold (7.6 km), Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold (7.7 km), Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park (7.8 km).

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