Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-Celtic shrine 540m ESE of South Yardhope

Romano-Celtic shrine 540m ESE of South Yardhope

England
List entry 1018943
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-Celtic shrine located 540 metres east-south-east of South Yardhope in Northumberland is a small religious structure dating to the Roman period. The site represents evidence of religious practice in the Romano-British landscape, reflecting the syncretic blending of Celtic and Roman religious traditions that characterised the frontier regions of northern Britain during the imperial occupation. The shrine's physical remains indicate a modest structure consistent with the vernacular religious architecture found across the northern provinces. Such shrines served as focal points for local communities and provide important archaeological evidence for understanding religious beliefs and practices in Romano-British Northumberland.

Romano-Celtic shrine 540m ESE of South Yardhope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018943. View the official record →

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What is Romano-Celtic shrine 540m ESE of South Yardhope?

The Romano-Celtic shrine located 540 metres east-south-east of South Yardhope in Northumberland is a small religious structure dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018943.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-Celtic shrine 540m ESE of South Yardhope?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-Celtic shrine 540m ESE of South Yardhope?

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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