Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse

Romano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse

England
List entry 1459288
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse is a dispersed rural settlement of the Roman period located in Yorkshire. The site comprises scattered archaeological features indicative of domestic occupation and agricultural activity typical of Romano-British farmsteads, reflecting the integration of native settlement patterns with Roman-period material culture and practices. The settlement dates to the Romano-British period, representing the occupation and exploitation of the Yorkshire landscape during Roman rule in Britain. Evidence from the site contributes to understanding the nature of rural settlement, land use, and continuity of habitation in northern Britain during this transformative historical period.

Romano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1459288. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse?

The Romano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse is a dispersed rural settlement of the Roman period located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1459288.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse?

Romano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse 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 1459288.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British settlement site to the east and south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late prehistoric walled settlement 200m south-south-east of East Mellwaters farmhouse (0.2 km), Late prehistoric ditched, scarp-edge settlement 400m south-south-west of East Mellwaters farmhouse (0.4 km), Roman shrine on Scargill Moor (3.8 km).

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