Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age round house on Fredden Hill 880m south west of Bell's Valley

Bronze Age round house on Fredden Hill 880m south west of Bell's Valley

England
List entry 1018021
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Bronze Age round house on Fredden Hill is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Northumberland. The site comprises archaeological remains of a circular dwelling typical of Bronze Age settlement patterns in northern Britain, when such roundhouses formed the primary residential architecture for farming communities. The monument's location in the upland landscape of Northumberland reflects the Bronze Age utilisation of moorland and marginal areas for pastoral and agricultural exploitation. As a designated ancient monument, the site contributes to understanding of Bronze Age domestic life and settlement distribution in the north of England.

Bronze Age round house on Fredden Hill 880m south west of Bell's Valley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018021. View the official record →

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What is Bronze Age round house on Fredden Hill 880m south west of Bell's Valley?

The Bronze Age round house on Fredden Hill is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018021.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age round house on Fredden Hill 880m south west of Bell's Valley?

Bronze Age round house on Fredden Hill 880m south west of Bell's Valley 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 1018021.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age round house on Fredden Hill 880m south west of Bell's Valley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle and stone alignment 370m west of Threestoneburn House (6.6 km), Hut circle 320m west of Threestoneburn House (6.7 km), Round cairn on the summit of Heddon Hill (8.3 km).

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