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The Romano-British settlement and field system north of Yanwath Wood is a scheduled ancient monument in Westmorland comprising the remains of a settlement occupation and associated agricultural landscape dating to the Roman period. The site is characterised by the presence of regular aggregate field divisions typical of Romano-British land management practices, indicating an organised approach to farming and land use during the occupation. The settlement represents evidence of rural economic activity in the Romano-British period, contributing to the archaeological record of Roman influence in the upland regions of northern England. The field system demonstrates the systematic organisation of agricultural land during this period, reflecting both the practical requirements of farming and the broader patterns of Roman provincial administration.
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 →
The Romano-British settlement and field system north of Yanwath Wood is a scheduled ancient monument in Westmorland comprising the remains of a settlement occupation and associated agricultural landscape dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008238.
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.
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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