Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead at Haweswater

Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater

England
List entry 1011158
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Haweswater Romano-British farmstead is a native settlement of the Roman period situated in Westmorland. The site comprises the remains of agricultural enclosures and structures characteristic of Romano-British rural settlement patterns, representing the continuation of indigenous farming practices during the Roman occupation of northern Britain. Dating to the Roman period, the farmstead demonstrates the persistence of native agricultural communities in the upland regions of the Lake District, where Roman military infrastructure and urban centres exerted limited direct control. The monument's survival as an archaeological site provides evidence for understanding the economy and settlement hierarchy of Romano-British Westmorland beyond the major Roman installations of the region.

Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011158. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater?

Haweswater Romano-British farmstead is a native settlement of the Roman period situated in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011158.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater?

Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater 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 1011158.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House (1.2 km), Round cairn west of White Raise (4.3 km), Round cairn on White Raise (4.3 km).

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