Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath Wood

Romano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath Wood

England
List entry 1008238
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath Wood is a scheduled ancient monument located in Westmorland, comprising archaeological remains of Romano-British date. The site consists of settlement features associated with a systematically organised field layout, indicative of Roman period agricultural and domestic activity in the region. The regular aggregate field system demonstrates the characteristic planning and land division practices employed during the Romano-British period in northern England. This monument represents evidence of sustained Roman-period settlement and land use in the Westmorland landscape.

Romano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008238. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath Wood?

The Romano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath Wood is a scheduled ancient monument located in Westmorland, comprising archaeological remains of Romano-British date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008238.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath Wood?

Romano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath 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 1008238.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn on Knipescar Common (6.7 km), Slight univallate hillfort in Scarside Plantation (6.8 km), Ring cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar Plantation (7.2 km).

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