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The Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital is a dispersed rural settlement of the Romano-British period, likely dating from the first to fourth centuries AD. The site comprises scattered archaeological remains indicative of domestic and possibly agricultural activity characteristic of the provincial Roman occupation of northern England. The settlement's location in Yorkshire reflects the pattern of rural exploitation and land use across the landscape during the Roman imperial presence in Britain. The site contributes to understanding of non-urban Romano-British settlement patterns and the integration of native populations into the provincial economy 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 →
The Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital is a dispersed rural settlement of the Romano-British period, likely dating from the first to fourth centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016465.
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.
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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