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 complex of archaeological remains located in Northumberland. The site comprises settlement evidence spanning the prehistoric and Romano-British periods, alongside cord rig, a form of ancient agricultural land division characterised by parallel ridges created through cultivation practices. The cord rig represents an important survival of Romano-British field systems, demonstrating the landscape management and farming practices of the period. The multiple phases of settlement occupation across these chronological horizons illustrate the sustained human use and development of this location over many centuries.

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 complex of archaeological remains located in Northumberland. 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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