Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British enclosure in Burton Bushes, Westwood Common

Romano-British enclosure in Burton Bushes, Westwood Common

England
List entry 1014001
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burton Bushes enclosure is a Romano-British earthwork situated on Westwood Common in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a substantial rectilinear enclosure, characteristic of Romano-British settlement patterns in northern Britain, dating to the period of Roman occupation or shortly thereafter. The earthworks remain visible as banks and ditches that define the enclosure's boundaries, preserving evidence of Romano-British land use and territorial organisation in the region. The site contributes to understanding of civilian settlement and agricultural practices during the Roman period in Yorkshire's landscape.

Romano-British enclosure in Burton Bushes, Westwood Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014001. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British enclosure in Burton Bushes, Westwood Common?

Burton Bushes enclosure is a Romano-British earthwork situated on Westwood Common in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014001.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British enclosure in Burton Bushes, Westwood Common?

Romano-British enclosure in Burton Bushes, Westwood Common 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 1014001.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British enclosure in Burton Bushes, Westwood Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (2.1 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (2.5 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross (3.3 km).

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