Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British farmstead in Fitz Woods

Romano-British farmstead in Fitz Woods

England
List entry 1014587
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Fitz Woods Romano-British farmstead is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cumberland, England, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1014587. The site represents settlement activity during the Roman period in northern Britain, reflecting the agricultural economy and domestic occupation patterns characteristic of Romano-British rural communities. The farmstead's physical remains indicate the presence of Romano-British structures associated with farming practices, contributing to understanding of how indigenous populations adapted to and engaged with the Roman occupation in the region. Such sites are valuable archaeological evidence for the continuity and change in settlement patterns across the Romano-British transition.

Romano-British farmstead in Fitz Woods is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014587. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British farmstead in Fitz Woods?

Fitz Woods Romano-British farmstead is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cumberland, England, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1014587. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014587.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British farmstead in Fitz Woods?

Romano-British farmstead in Fitz Woods 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 1014587.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British farmstead in Fitz Woods?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman forts at Papcastle and part of the vicus (1 km), Cockermouth Castle: medieval enclosure castle and site of earlier motte and bailey castle (1.4 km), Tute Hill motte (1.6 km).

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