Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 850m, and two Romano-British farmsteads, associated trackway, moated site, medieval settlement and field system 900m SSE of Middleton Dean

Round cairn 850m, and two Romano-British farmsteads, associated trackway, moated site, medieval settlement and field system 900m SSE of Middleton Dean

England
List entry 1019923
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 850m, and two Romano-British farmsteads, associated trackway, moated site, medieval settlement and field system 900m SSE of Middleton Dean is a multi-period archaeological monument complex located in Northumberland. The site encompasses evidence of human settlement and land use spanning from the prehistoric period, represented by the round cairn, through the Romano-British period with two distinct farmstead complexes, and into the medieval period with a moated site, associated settlement, and organised field system. The trackway running through the complex demonstrates sustained patterns of communication and movement across the landscape through multiple periods. This palimpsest of archaeological features represents a significant record of economic and social continuity and change in the region from at least the Iron Age through the medieval period.

Round cairn 850m, and two Romano-British farmsteads, associated trackway, moated site, medieval settlement and field system 900m SSE of Middleton Dean is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019923. View the official record →

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What is Round cairn 850m, and two Romano-British farmsteads, associated trackway, moated site, medieval settlement and field system 900m SSE of Middleton Dean?

Round cairn 850m, and two Romano-British farmsteads, associated trackway, moated site, medieval settlement and field system 900m SSE of Middleton Dean is a multi-period archaeological monument complex located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019923.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 850m, and two Romano-British farmsteads, associated trackway, moated site, medieval settlement and field system 900m SSE of Middleton Dean?

Round cairn 850m, and two Romano-British farmsteads, associated trackway, moated site, medieval settlement and field system 900m SSE of Middleton Dean 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 1019923.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 850m, and two Romano-British farmsteads, associated trackway, moated site, medieval settlement and field system 900m SSE of Middleton Dean?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill (7.6 km), Old Fawdon Hill West camp (7.9 km), Leafield Edge medieval settlement and field system (7.9 km).

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