Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead 670m ESE of Whingill

Romano-British farmstead 670m ESE of Whingill

England
List entry 1018484
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British farmstead 670m ESE of Whingill is a small agricultural settlement dating to the Roman period. The site lies in Westmorland and represents the type of rural settlement that characterised Romano-British farming communities in the upland regions of northern England. Such farmsteads typically comprised domestic and agricultural structures arranged within an enclosure, reflecting the adaptation of local populations to Roman economic systems during the occupation of Britain. The survival of archaeological evidence at this location contributes to understanding the rural settlement patterns and agricultural practices of Romano-British society in the Lake District and wider northwest England.

Romano-British farmstead 670m ESE of Whingill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018484. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British farmstead 670m ESE of Whingill?

The Romano-British farmstead 670m ESE of Whingill is a small agricultural settlement dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018484.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead 670m ESE of Whingill?

Romano-British farmstead 670m ESE of Whingill 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 1018484.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead 670m ESE of Whingill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Intake Bottom settlement enclosure and hut circle, 500m WSW of Croglam Castle (3.5 km), Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall (3.6 km), Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen (3.9 km).

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