Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age field system on Fredden Hill

Bronze Age field system on Fredden Hill

England
List entry 1018023
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Fredden Hill is a Bronze Age field system located in Northumberland, England. The monument consists of agricultural divisions and boundaries characteristic of Bronze Age land management practices, representing an important example of prehistoric settlement and farming organisation in the region. Field systems of this period demonstrate the development of more permanent and structured land use during the Bronze Age, reflecting the growing sophistication of agricultural communities in northern Britain. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and the organisation of productive landscape in Northumberland.

Bronze Age field system on Fredden Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bronze Age field system on Fredden Hill?

Fredden Hill is a Bronze Age field system located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018023.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age field system on Fredden Hill?

Bronze Age field system on Fredden 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 1018023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age field system on Fredden Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle and stone alignment 370m west of Threestoneburn House (7 km), Hut circle 320m west of Threestoneburn House (7.1 km), Round cairn on the southern slope of Dod Hill, 800m NNE of The Dod (7.7 km).

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