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 located 800 metres north-east of High House in Westmorland is a scheduled ancient monument representing settlement activity during the Roman occupation of northern Britain. The site comprises the remains of an agricultural establishment dating to the Romano-British period, when such farmsteads formed the foundation of rural economy across the province. The monument's physical character reflects typical Romano-British rural settlement patterns, with evidence of domestic and agricultural structures characteristic of the period. Its survival as a scheduled monument reflects the importance of understanding Romano-British rural life beyond the major centres of settlement and military installation.

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 located 800 metres north-east of High House in Westmorland is a scheduled ancient monument representing settlement activity during the Roman occupation of northern Britain. 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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