Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation 390m north east of Yatesfield Hill

Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation 390m north east of Yatesfield Hill

England
List entry 1015532
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation site is located 390 metres north-east of Yatesfield Hill in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of a Romano-British settlement together with associated field systems and cord rig cultivation features, which represent agricultural land management practices of the Romano-British period. The cord rig, a distinctive form of arable cultivation marked by parallel ridges, demonstrates the intensive agricultural exploitation of the landscape during this period. The settlement and its surrounding fields illustrate the pattern of rural occupation and farming activity characteristic of Romano-British communities in northern England.

Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation 390m north east of Yatesfield Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015532. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation 390m north east of Yatesfield Hill?

This Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation site is located 390 metres north-east of Yatesfield Hill in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015532.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation 390m north east of Yatesfield Hill?

Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation 390m north east of Yatesfield Hill 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 1015532.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation 390m north east of Yatesfield Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp (3.3 km), Romano-British farmstead, 550m south-east of Shittleheugh (3.3 km), Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage (3.9 km).

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