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

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

England
List entry 1014871
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Southernknowe is a Roman period native enclosed settlement located in Northumberland, situated approximately 280 metres north of Sutherland Bridge. The monument comprises an enclosed settlement together with associated clearance cairns, representing evidence of indigenous settlement and land use during the Roman period. The site demonstrates the continuation of native settlement practices in northern Britain during the first to second centuries AD, a period when Roman military presence was significant in the region. The clearance cairns associated with the settlement indicate agricultural activity and the management of the landscape by the local population during this era.

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 →

About this monument

Questions & answers

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

Southernknowe is a Roman period native enclosed settlement located in Northumberland, situated approximately 280 metres north of Sutherland Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014871.

Who is responsible for protecting Southernknowe Roman period native enclosed settlement and clearance cairns, 280m north of Sutherland Bridge?

Southernknowe Roman period native enclosed settlement and clearance cairns, 280m north of Sutherland Bridge 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 1014871.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southernknowe Roman period native enclosed settlement and clearance cairns, 280m north of Sutherland Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Tops,fort,linear earthwork and field system (7.7 km), Camp Tops,linear earthwork (7.8 km), Fundhope Rig,homestead,linear earthwork and field system (7.9 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

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