Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead, 330m north west of Sidwood Cottage

Romano-British farmstead, 330m north west of Sidwood Cottage

England
List entry 1008989
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British farmstead situated 330 metres north-west of Sidwood Cottage is a rural settlement dating to the Roman period in Britain. The site comprises the archaeological remains of a working farm that would have supplied agricultural produce to the surrounding Roman-occupied landscape of Northumberland. Such farmsteads represent important evidence for civilian settlement and subsistence economy during the Romano-British period, demonstrating how provincial populations sustained themselves and contributed to the broader economic networks of Roman Britain. The monument survives as earthwork features and subsurface archaeological deposits that retain potential for further investigation and understanding of rural life in the north of Roman Britain.

Romano-British farmstead, 330m north west of Sidwood Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008989. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British farmstead, 330m north west of Sidwood Cottage?

The Romano-British farmstead situated 330 metres north-west of Sidwood Cottage is a rural settlement dating to the Roman period in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008989.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead, 330m north west of Sidwood Cottage?

Romano-British farmstead, 330m north west of Sidwood Cottage 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 1008989.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead, 330m north west of Sidwood Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hill House bastle and associated enclosures, 850m NNW of Sidwood Cottage (0.6 km), Two bastles, an 18th century farmhouse and associated enclosures at Black Middings (0.7 km), Shilla Hill bastle 350m west of Comb (1.5 km).

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