Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAncient settlements on Hartside Hill

Ancient settlements on Hartside Hill

England
List entry 1006539
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hartside Hill is a prehistoric settlement site located in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of ancient occupation dating to the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods, representing evidence of sustained human settlement in the upland landscape of northern England. The physical remains include earthwork features characteristic of prehistoric settlement patterns, though the specific structures and their preservation state reflect the challenging conditions of upland archaeology. The site contributes to understanding patterns of prehistoric land use and habitation in the Pennine region during the later prehistory of Britain.

Ancient settlements on Hartside Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006539. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ancient settlements on Hartside Hill?

Hartside Hill is a prehistoric settlement site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006539.

Who is responsible for protecting Ancient settlements on Hartside Hill?

Ancient settlements on Hartside Hill 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 1006539.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ancient settlements on Hartside Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed settlement 310m south west of White Gate (3.7 km), High Knowes palisaded settlements, field system, cord rig, linear boundary and enclosed settlement 600m west of White Gate (3.7 km), Palisaded settlement, 740m north west of Northfieldhead (3.8 km).

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