Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae

Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae

England
List entry 1016469
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland comprising multiple occupation phases spanning the prehistoric and Romano-British periods. The site incorporates three distinct settlement areas alongside cord rig, a form of field system characterized by narrow parallel cultivation strips that reflects Iron Age and Romano-British agricultural practice. The persistence of settlement across these periods indicates sustained human occupation and adaptation to the landscape over more than a millennium. The cord rig remains visible as an archaeological landscape feature, providing evidence for the organisation of agricultural land in association with the contemporary settlements.

Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016469. View the official record →

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What is Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae?

Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae is a scheduled ancient monument located in Northumberland comprising multiple occupation phases spanning the prehistoric and Romano-British periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016469.

Who is responsible for protecting Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae?

Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae 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 1016469.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae?

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 (2.4 km), Bean Burn 1 Roman temporary camp (3.5 km), Bean Burn 2 Roman temporary camp (3.7 km).

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