Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead, 400m north-east of Sharpley

Romano-British farmstead, 400m north-east of Sharpley

England
List entry 1011082
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British farmstead located 400 metres north-east of Sharpley in Northumberland is a rural settlement site dating to the Roman period. The site represents evidence of agricultural and domestic occupation during the Romano-British era, reflecting the pattern of dispersed farming communities that existed throughout the northern frontier region of Roman Britain. Physical remains indicate structures typical of farmstead settlement, though the precise extent and condition of surviving archaeological deposits would require specialist field survey to establish with certainty. The site's location in the Northumberland landscape, away from major Roman military installations, demonstrates the civilian economy that developed alongside the military infrastructure of the northern frontier zone.

Romano-British farmstead, 400m north-east of Sharpley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011082. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British farmstead, 400m north-east of Sharpley?

The Romano-British farmstead located 400 metres north-east of Sharpley in Northumberland is a rural settlement site dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011082.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead, 400m north-east of Sharpley?

Romano-British farmstead, 400m north-east of Sharpley 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 1011082.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead, 400m north-east of Sharpley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm (3.9 km), Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange (4.9 km), Red House Roman camp (4.9 km).

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