Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood

Romano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood

England
List entry 1004796
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wombwell Wood is a Romano-British settlement located in Yorkshire, comprising scattered archaeological remains dating to the Roman period. The site contains evidence of occupation and activity typical of rural settlements from the Romano-British era, with physical traces surviving as cropmarks and surface finds visible across the wooded landscape. Its significance lies in what it reveals about the pattern of settlement and land use during Roman Britain, contributing to understanding of how native and Romano-British populations adapted to the Roman occupation across northern England. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for studying the transition and coexistence of Romano-British and pre-Roman settlement patterns in the region.

Romano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004796. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood?

Wombwell Wood is a Romano-British settlement located in Yorkshire, comprising scattered archaeological remains dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004796.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood?

Romano-British settlements in Wombwell 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 1004796.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Ridge: section 330yds (300m) long, S of Dog Kennel Pond, Wentworth Park (7.9 km), Caesar's Camp, Scholes Coppice (8.3 km), Roman Ridge (Roman road): section 300yds (270m) long on Clay Hill (8.4 km).

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