Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough
Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough — archaeological site in Bardon Mill, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8 km². Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Bardon Mill, Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.0202°, -2.3531°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Loughs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The site comprises a stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead, field system, Roman camp, and a group of shielings, located immediately south of Greenlee Lough in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the Kielder Mires, Roman Wall Loughs, and River Eden and Tributaries Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs).
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- Coordinates
- 55.0202, -2.3531
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bardon Mill
- Postcode
- NE47 7AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17663230 (CC0)
- commons: Roman Camp south of Greenlee Lough - southwest part - geograph.org.uk - 1442610.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough?
- Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7AT), in the parish of Bardon Mill.
- Is Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough a listed building?
- Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough a protected site?
- Yes — Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Loughs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately south of Greenlee Lough?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7AT.