Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg

Romano-British settlement and trackway at Ewanrigg

England
List entry 1013509
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ewanrigg is a Romano-British settlement and trackway located in Cumberland. The site comprises a settlement complex with associated field systems and a trackway that dates to the Romano-British period, representing the practical organisation of agricultural land during Roman occupation and its immediate aftermath. The physical remains include structural foundations and linear features characteristic of Romano-British rural settlement patterns in northern England. The monument contributes to understanding the dispersed settlement strategy and land use practices of the Romano-British period in the northwest of the province.

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 located in Cumberland. 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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