Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosure and two adjoining fields on Westwood Common, 510m south west of Blackmill

Romano-British enclosure and two adjoining fields on Westwood Common, 510m south west of Blackmill

England
List entry 1013999
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British enclosure and adjoining fields on Westwood Common, located 510 metres south-west of Blackmill in Yorkshire, is a scheduled ancient monument that dates to the Romano-British period. The site comprises a rectilinear enclosure of typical Romano-British form alongside two associated field systems, demonstrating the agricultural organisation and settlement patterns of the region during Roman occupation. The earthwork remains survive as visible banks and ditches that define the enclosure boundaries and field divisions, providing evidence of how Romano-British communities structured their land use in this upland area. The monument represents an important archaeological resource for understanding rural settlement, farming practices, and territorial organisation during the first to fourth centuries AD in Yorkshire.

Romano-British enclosure and two adjoining fields on Westwood Common, 510m south west of Blackmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013999. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosure and two adjoining fields on Westwood Common, 510m south west of Blackmill?

The Romano-British enclosure and adjoining fields on Westwood Common, located 510 metres south-west of Blackmill in Yorkshire, is a scheduled ancient monument that dates to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013999.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosure and two adjoining fields on Westwood Common, 510m south west of Blackmill?

Romano-British enclosure and two adjoining fields on Westwood Common, 510m south west of Blackmill 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 1013999.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosure and two adjoining fields on Westwood Common, 510m south west of Blackmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (1.9 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (2 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross (2.7 km).

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