Southernknowe Roman period native enclosed settlement and clearance cairns, 280m north of Sutherland Bridge

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History & significance

Southernknowe is a Roman period native enclosed settlement located approximately 280 metres north of Sutherland Bridge in Northumberland. The site comprises an enclosed settlement together with associated clearance cairns, representing evidence of indigenous settlement and land use during the Roman occupation period. The enclosed settlement demonstrates the continuation of native settlement practices and agricultural activity in northern Britain during the Roman era, indicating that local populations maintained their established ways of life alongside Roman presence in the region. The clearance cairns reflect the systematic clearing of land for cultivation and pastoralism, a common practice among native communities in this period.

Southernknowe Roman period native enclosed settlement and clearance cairns, 280m north of Sutherland Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014871. View the official record →

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