Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo Romano-British farmsteads known as Ring Stones

Two Romano-British farmsteads known as Ring Stones

England
List entry 1009488
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ring Stones is a Romano-British farmstead complex located in Lancashire, England. The site comprises the remains of two agricultural settlements dating to the Roman period, reflecting the continued occupation and exploitation of rural land during the Romano-British era. The monument is characterized by the physical traces of settlement structures typical of Romano-British farmsteads, which represent an important category of archaeological evidence for understanding rural economy and settlement patterns beyond the major Roman centres during the later first to fourth centuries AD. The site's designation as a scheduled monument recognizes its archaeological significance for evidencing Romano-British agricultural life in the north of England.

Two Romano-British farmsteads known as Ring Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009488. View the official record →

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What is Two Romano-British farmsteads known as Ring Stones?

Ring Stones is a Romano-British farmstead complex located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009488.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Romano-British farmsteads known as Ring Stones?

Two Romano-British farmsteads known as Ring Stones 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 1009488.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Romano-British farmsteads known as Ring Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn on Slipper Hill (0.3 km), Round cairn on Hameldon Pasture (0.6 km), Bowl barrow on Hameldon Pasture (0.6 km).

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