Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead 400m NNW of Sweethope Farm

Romano-British farmstead 400m NNW of Sweethope Farm

England
List entry 1011556
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British farmstead situated approximately 400 metres north-north-west of Sweethope Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland that represents rural settlement activity during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site comprises the remains of a small agricultural establishment with associated field systems, typical of the dispersed farming communities that existed in northern Britain during the Romano-British period. The farmstead's location in the Northumberland landscape reflects the pattern of Romano-British settlement in this region, where such small farms supplemented the economy of the wider provincial territory. The monument survives as earthwork remains and provides archaeological evidence for civilian rural life and land use practices during the Roman period in northern England.

Romano-British farmstead 400m NNW of Sweethope Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011556. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British farmstead 400m NNW of Sweethope Farm?

The Romano-British farmstead situated approximately 400 metres north-north-west of Sweethope Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland that represents rural settlement activity during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011556.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead 400m NNW of Sweethope Farm?

Romano-British farmstead 400m NNW of Sweethope Farm 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 1011556.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead 400m NNW of Sweethope Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blue Crags hillfort, 730m north-west of Colwell (6.2 km), Univallate hillfort in Oxhill Plantation, 450m north-east of Great Swinburne (6.7 km), Romano-British farmstead, 120m south west of Cat's Elbow (7.4 km).

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