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This group of ancient monuments immediately south of Greenlee Lough in Northumberland comprises evidence of human settlement and land use spanning several centuries. The stone circle represents prehistoric ritual or ceremonial activity, whilst the defended settlement indicates Iron Age occupation and social organisation. Roman military presence is attested by the camp, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during the occupation of Britain, whilst the Romano-British farmstead and associated field system demonstrate civilian settlement and agricultural exploitation during the Roman period. The group of shielings represents later pastoral use of the landscape, likely dating to the medieval or post-medieval period when temporary shelters were constructed for seasonal herding activities.
Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017961. View the official record →
This group of ancient monuments immediately south of Greenlee Lough in Northumberland comprises evidence of human settlement and land use spanning several centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017961.
Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough 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 1017961.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Roman forts, civil settlement and cemeteries, adjacent length of the Stanegate Roman road and two milestones (3.2 km), Seatsides 2 Roman temporary camp (3.8 km), Bean Burn 1 Roman temporary camp (4 km).
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