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 comprises a series of ancient field boundaries and associated agricultural features that date to the Bronze Age period, reflecting the farming practices and land organisation of prehistoric communities in northern Britain. The field system demonstrates the substantial investment in landscape management undertaken during this era, with visible remains showing how Bronze Age populations divided and utilised the land for pastoral and arable purposes. Such field systems are significant archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, and the development of organised agriculture in prehistoric 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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