Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields

Romano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields

England
List entry 1009676
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British farmstead located 520 metres north-east of Birtley Shields is a settlement site dating to the Roman period. The site represents evidence of indigenous settlement and agricultural activity during the Romano-British era in Northumberland, demonstrating the pattern of rural occupation that characterised the countryside beyond major Roman military installations and urban centres. As a designated ancient monument, it contributes to understanding of the economic and settlement strategies of Romano-British communities in the frontier regions of northern Britain during the first and second centuries AD.

Romano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009676. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields?

The Romano-British farmstead located 520 metres north-east of Birtley Shields is a settlement site dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009676.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields?

Romano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields 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 1009676.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brown Moor Roman temporary camp (9.4 km), Round cairn, 670m NNE of Middle House (9.5 km), Brown Dikes Roman temporary camp (9.8 km).

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