Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg

Romano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg

England
List entry 1013509
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ewanrigg is a Romano-British settlement and trackway situated in Cumberland in the north-west of England. The site comprises evidence of occupation and associated linear features dating to the Roman period, reflecting the pattern of rural settlement and communication networks that characterised Romano-British activity in the upland regions of northern England. The trackway represents an important element of the local transport infrastructure connecting settlements during the occupation period. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England entry 1013509.

Romano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013509. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg?

Ewanrigg is a Romano-British settlement and trackway situated in Cumberland in the north-west of England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013509.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg?

Romano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg 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 1013509.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rise How tower 25a, part of the Roman frontier defences along the Cumbrian coast including remains of prehistoric burial mound and early medieval kiln (0.8 km), Castle Hill motte and site of a World War II gun emplacement (1.1 km), Coke ovens at the southern end of Furnace Road (1.1 km).

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