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The Romano-British farmstead situated 650 metres west of High Cowden Cottage in Northumberland is a scheduled ancient monument representing rural settlement from the Romano-British period. The site comprises earthwork remains indicative of a small agricultural community that occupied this location during the Roman occupation of Britain, demonstrating the pattern of native settlement that persisted alongside Roman military and urban centres in the northern frontier zone. The farmstead's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding the economic and social organisation of rural life in Roman Britain, particularly in the context of Northumberland's proximity to Hadrian's Wall and the broader Roman military infrastructure.
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 situated 650 metres west of High Cowden Cottage in Northumberland is a scheduled ancient monument representing rural settlement from the Romano-British 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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