Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlement and field system, 600m south of Roystone Grange

Romano-British settlement and field system, 600m south of Roystone Grange

England
List entry 1018087
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British settlement and field system 600m south of Roystone Grange is a scheduled ancient monument comprising structural remains and associated agricultural features dating to the Roman period. The site demonstrates the pattern of rural exploitation practised during Roman occupation of Britain, with evidence of both domestic occupation and the systematic organisation of surrounding agricultural land through field divisions. The physical remains include the footprints of stone or timber structures typical of Romano-British rural settlements, complemented by the surviving earthwork traces of field boundaries that reflect the landscape management of the period. This monument contributes to understanding the economic activity and territorial organisation of Roman Derbyshire, a region of significant mineral and agricultural resources during the first to fourth centuries AD.

Romano-British settlement and field system, 600m south of Roystone Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018087. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British settlement and field system, 600m south of Roystone Grange?

The Romano-British settlement and field system 600m south of Roystone Grange is a scheduled ancient monument comprising structural remains and associated agricultural features dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018087.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British settlement and field system, 600m south of Roystone Grange?

Romano-British settlement and field system, 600m south of Roystone Grange 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 1018087.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British settlement and field system, 600m south of Roystone Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bank Top bowl barrow (4.7 km), Bank Top oval barrow (4.8 km), Two bowl barrows on Stand Low (5.5 km).

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