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 of the Romano-British period, likely dating from the first to fourth centuries AD. The site represents evidence of rural settlement and agricultural activity during the Roman occupation of Britain, a period when such dispersed farmsteads formed an important part of the landscape economy in northern England. The monument survives as earthwork remains visible on the ground, contributing to the archaeological record of Romano-British settlement patterns in Northumberland. Such farmsteads provide valuable insight into the domestic and economic organisation of provincial Romano-British communities beyond the major military and administrative centres of the region.

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 of the Romano-British period, likely dating from the first to fourth centuries AD. 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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