Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead 400m WSW of Hetchester

Romano-British farmstead 400m WSW of Hetchester

England
List entry 1011552
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A Romano-British farmstead is a rural settlement dating to the Roman period located approximately 400 metres west-southwest of Hetchester in Northumberland. The site represents evidence of agricultural exploitation and domestic occupation during the Roman occupation of Britain, reflecting the integration of indigenous farming communities within the provincial economy. Archaeological investigation has identified structural remains and artefactual evidence consistent with a small-scale agricultural settlement of this period. Such farmsteads contribute to understanding rural settlement patterns and economic activity in Roman northern Britain beyond the confines of forts and major urban centres.

Romano-British farmstead 400m WSW of Hetchester is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011552. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British farmstead 400m WSW of Hetchester?

A Romano-British farmstead is a rural settlement dating to the Roman period located approximately 400 metres west-southwest of Hetchester in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011552.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead 400m WSW of Hetchester?

Romano-British farmstead 400m WSW of Hetchester 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 1011552.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead 400m WSW of Hetchester?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone, 770m south-east of Swinburne Castle (5.2 km), Round cairn, 460m east of Edge House (6.7 km), Round barrow N of Reaverhill (7 km).

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