Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir

Romano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir

England
List entry 1009694
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Romano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland dating to the Romano-British period. The site consists of the remains of a Romano-British agricultural settlement, representing the material culture and land-use practices of communities living in northern Britain during the Roman occupation. Such farmsteads typically comprised domestic structures, enclosures, and associated field systems that demonstrate the integration of native agricultural communities within the Roman provincial economy. The monument's survival in the landscape provides evidence for rural settlement patterns and farming practices in this frontier region of Roman Britain.

Romano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009694. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir?

Romano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland dating to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009694.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir?

Romano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir 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 1009694.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead, 850m west of Little Swinburne Reservoir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of medieval bridge, Chollerford (7 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between St Oswald's Cottages, east of Brunton Gate and the North Tyne in wall miles 25, 26 and 27 (7.5 km), The Roman fort, vicus, bridge abutments and associated remains of Hadrian's Wall at Chesters in wall mile 27 (7.6 km).

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