Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead, 1.3km north east of Harwood Head

Romano-British farmstead, 1.3km north east of Harwood Head

England
List entry 1008837
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

A Romano-British farmstead is a modest agricultural settlement of the Roman period located 1.3 kilometres north east of Harwood Head in Northumberland. The site represents the remains of a civilian rural establishment dating to the Romano-British era, reflecting the pattern of agricultural exploitation and settlement that extended into the native British landscape during the Roman occupation of Britain. The farmstead exemplifies the type of small-scale farming community that supplied produce and livestock to support the broader Romano-British economy and military installations across the region. As a designated ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of Romano-British rural life and settlement patterns in the upland areas of northern England during the first few centuries of the Christian era.

Romano-British farmstead, 1.3km north east of Harwood Head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008837. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British farmstead, 1.3km north east of Harwood Head?

A Romano-British farmstead is a modest agricultural settlement of the Roman period located 1.3 kilometres north east of Harwood Head in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008837.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead, 1.3km north east of Harwood Head?

Romano-British farmstead, 1.3km north east of Harwood Head 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 1008837.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead, 1.3km north east of Harwood Head?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village (site of) at West Whelpington Crag (7.2 km), Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm (7.5 km), Medieval farmstead, 450m north east of Berry Hills (7.6 km).

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