Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British field system and settlement at Wheata Wood

Romano-British field system and settlement at Wheata Wood

England
List entry 1018473
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wheata Wood is a Romano-British field system and settlement located in Yorkshire. The site comprises evidence of agricultural land organisation and domestic occupation dating to the Roman period, demonstrating the integration of Romano-British communities into the wider farming economy of northern England. The field boundaries and settlement features visible at the monument reflect the systematic approach to land management characteristic of Romano-British rural settlement patterns, representing an important archaeological record of how provincial territories were utilised and developed during Roman occupation.

Romano-British field system and settlement at Wheata Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018473. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British field system and settlement at Wheata Wood?

Wheata Wood is a Romano-British field system and settlement located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018473.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British field system and settlement at Wheata Wood?

Romano-British field system and settlement at Wheata Wood 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 1018473.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British field system and settlement at Wheata Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mousehole Forge, Malin Bridge (5.3 km), Little Matlock rolling mill immediately south and east of Olive Terrace (5.3 km), Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement (6 km).

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