Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House

Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House

England
List entry 1011595
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British farmstead 800 metres north-east of High House is a settlement site dating to the Roman period in northern England. Located in Westmorland, this monument represents the agricultural infrastructure of Romano-British rural life, when farming communities continued to inhabit and work the landscape under Roman administration. The site's survival as an archaeological monument provides evidence for settlement patterns and land use in the north-west during the Roman occupation of Britain. Such farmsteads form an important part of the archaeological record for understanding the economic basis of Romano-British society beyond the major centres and forts.

Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011595. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House?

The Romano-British farmstead 800 metres north-east of High House is a settlement site dating to the Roman period in northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011595.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House?

Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House 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 1011595.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones Hill (0.8 km), Enclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones Hill (0.8 km), Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater (1.2 km).

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