Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, field system and associated cord rig cultivation, 650m west of Nether Houses

Two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, field system and associated cord rig cultivation, 650m west of Nether Houses

England
List entry 1015529
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This site comprises two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, a field system and associated cord rig cultivation located 650 metres west of Nether Houses in Northumberland. The Romano-British settlements represent occupation during the period of Roman military presence in northern Britain, whilst the stone hut circles indicate earlier prehistoric settlement activity at the location. The cord rig cultivation represents a distinctive form of field management practised during the prehistoric and Romano-British periods in upland regions of northern England. The combination of settlement structures and field systems demonstrates sustained land use and agricultural activity across multiple periods of occupation.

Two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, field system and associated cord rig cultivation, 650m west of Nether Houses is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015529. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, field system and associated cord rig cultivation, 650m west of Nether Houses?

This site comprises two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, a field system and associated cord rig cultivation located 650 metres west of Nether Houses in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015529.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, field system and associated cord rig cultivation, 650m west of Nether Houses?

Two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, field system and associated cord rig cultivation, 650m west of Nether Houses 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 1015529.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, field system and associated cord rig cultivation, 650m west of Nether Houses?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blakehope Roman fort and Roman temporary camp (4.4 km), Roman temporary camp at Dargues (5 km), Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage (5.3 km).

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