| This Romano-British farmstead stands on a low ridge above the former Shildon Lough. Part of it lies beneath a road, but the remainder survives as a standing earthwork. The farmstead is sub-rectangular in shape, measures about 56m by 20m and is enclosed by a ditch with a slight outer bank. An old estate map of Thornbrough High Barns names the farmstead as Bow Bridge. This is a Scheduled Monument protected by law. See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Corbridge
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The Past Perfect web site for an example of a Roman period farm (Forcegarth). | |
