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The Romano-Celtic shrine situated 540 metres east-south-east of South Yardhope in Northumberland is a religious structure dating to the Roman period. The site represents an example of the syncretistic religious practices of Roman Britain, where Celtic and classical religious traditions merged. The shrine's physical remains indicate a modest religious installation typical of rural sanctuaries in the northern frontier region during the occupation period. Such shrines provide archaeological evidence of how indigenous British populations maintained and adapted their religious practices under Roman administration.
Romano-Celtic shrine 540m ESE of South Yardhope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018943. View the official record →
The Romano-Celtic shrine situated 540 metres east-south-east of South Yardhope in Northumberland is a religious structure dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018943.
Romano-Celtic shrine 540m ESE of South Yardhope 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 1018943.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Unenclosed settlement, field system, cairnfield, round cairn cemetery, round cairn, shieling and enclosed cremation cemetery on Todlaw Pike (5.4 km), Four Romano-British settlements, field system and cord rig cultivation on Fairney Cleugh (6.8 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (7 km).
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