Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement and field system N of Moorhouse

Settlement and field system N of Moorhouse

England
List entry 1007070
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement and field system north of Moorhouse is a prehistoric or Romano-British agricultural landscape monument located in Cumberland. The site comprises evidence of ancient settlement structures and associated field boundaries that reflect the organization of land use during the Iron Age or Roman period. The field system demonstrates the agricultural practices and territorial organization of early communities in the region, whilst the settlement remains indicate patterns of habitation. Such monuments are significant for understanding the development of rural settlement and land management in northern Britain during antiquity.

Settlement and field system N of Moorhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement and field system N of Moorhouse?

Settlement and field system north of Moorhouse is a prehistoric or Romano-British agricultural landscape monument located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007070.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement and field system N of Moorhouse?

Settlement and field system N of Moorhouse 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 1007070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement and field system N of Moorhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nowtler Hill 2 Roman temporary camp (2.8 km), Oval enclosure 180m NE of Great Orton (2.9 km), Nowtler Hill 1 Roman temporary camp (3.1 km).

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