Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital

Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital

England
List entry 1016465
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital is a dispersed archaeological site of Roman date located in Yorkshire. The settlement comprises scattered structural remains and artefactual evidence indicative of occupation during the Romano-British period, though the precise chronological span and extent of habitation require further archaeological investigation. The site's location in the Yorkshire landscape reflects the pattern of rural settlement distribution during the Roman occupation of Britain, contributing to understanding of non-urban Romano-British settlement patterns. The remains survive as subsurface archaeological deposits, with their significance lying in the potential they hold for elucidating domestic and economic life in this region during the Roman period.

Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016465. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital?

Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital is a dispersed archaeological site of Roman date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016465.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital?

Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital 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 1016465.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rey Cross, 670m west of Old Spital (0.1 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, two round cairns, medieval transhumance settlement and two pillow mounds, 360m south east of Rey Cross Roman camp (0.3 km), Rey Cross Roman temporary camp and signal station, and prehistoric stone circle (0.3 km).

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