Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns

Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns

England
List entry 1017723
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A Romano-British farmstead is a small agricultural settlement located 900 metres north-east of Thornborough High Barns in Northumberland, England. The site dates to the Roman period and represents the rural economy of Roman Britain, when native British populations continued farming practices under Roman rule. The farmstead would have comprised domestic and agricultural structures, typical of the dispersed settlement pattern found throughout Romano-British countryside. Its location and archaeological character provide evidence of how local communities maintained agricultural production and settlement during the Roman occupation of northern Britain.

Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017723. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns?

A Romano-British farmstead is a small agricultural settlement located 900 metres north-east of Thornborough High Barns in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017723.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns?

Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns 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 1017723.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aydon Castle medieval hall, fortified manor and eighteenth century farm buildings (2.1 km), Walker's Pottery (3.2 km), Vicar's pele tower (3.8 km).

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