Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall

Unenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall

England
List entry 1019929
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall, is a complex of archaeological remains spanning multiple periods of occupation in Northumberland. The site comprises Romano-British settlement features alongside later medieval and post-medieval structures, including shielings which are characteristic temporary pastoral shelters used during seasonal transhumance. The physical remains include unenclosed settlement platforms, associated field boundaries, and scattered structural evidence indicative of repeated use and reuse of the landscape across several centuries. This palimpsest of activity reflects the long continuity of settlement and land use in the upland margins of northern England from the Romano-British period through the early modern era.

Unenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019929. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall?

Unenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall, is a complex of archaeological remains spanning multiple periods of occupation in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019929.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall?

Unenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall 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 1019929.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed settlement, part of a field system, Romano-British aggregate village and group of shielings, 470m south east of Whitehall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cocklawfoot,farmstead,homestead,settlement & field systems 500m NE of (7.7 km), Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure (7.9 km), Cocklawfoot,enclosure 150m NW of (8.1 km).

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