South Ringles Roman period native settlement 850m north west of Middleton Dean

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History & significance

South Ringles is a Roman period native settlement located approximately 850 metres north-west of Middleton Dean in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of a defended settlement dating to the Romano-British period, indicating occupation and settlement patterns among the indigenous population during Roman administration of northern Britain. The monument is characterized by its earthwork defences, which survive as visible archaeological features in the landscape. Such Romano-British native settlements represent important evidence for understanding how local communities adapted to and interacted with the Roman presence in the north of England during the first few centuries of the Common Era.

South Ringles Roman period native settlement 850m north west of Middleton Dean is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014924. View the official record →

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