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The Romano-British farmstead located 650 metres west of High Cowden Cottage is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland dating to the Roman period. The site comprises the structural remains of a farming settlement typical of rural Romano-British settlement patterns in northern England, where native British communities maintained agricultural practices under Roman administration. The farmstead's archaeological significance lies in its evidence for continuity of occupation and the integration of native farming traditions during the Roman occupation of Britain. The monument survives as an earthwork feature within the landscape, contributing to understanding of the rural economy and settlement hierarchy in Roman Northumberland.
Romano-British farmstead, 650m west of High Cowden Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008665. View the official record →
The Romano-British farmstead located 650 metres west of High Cowden Cottage is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008665.
Romano-British farmstead, 650m west of High Cowden Cottage 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 1008665.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cocklaw Tower (8.6 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between Chesters and the road to Simonburn in wall miles 27, 28 and 29 (8.8 km), Chollerford Bridge, with abutments of previous bridge (8.9 km).
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