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The Bronze Age unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and cairnfield located 630 metres south west of the triangulation point on Gains Law is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland. The site comprises a dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of Bronze Age upland occupation, consisting of circular domestic structures, associated field boundaries, and a cairnfield indicating ritual and funerary practices of the period. The arrangement of hut circles without defensive enclosure reflects the settlement organisation typical of Bronze Age communities in northern Britain, whilst the integrated field system demonstrates contemporary land management and agricultural activity. The monument represents a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement hierarchy, economy and social organisation in the North East of England.
Bronze Age unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and cairnfield, 630m south west of triangulation point on Gains Law is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017956. View the official record →
The Bronze Age unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and cairnfield located 630 metres south west of the triangulation point on Gains Law is a scheduled ancient monument in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017956.
Bronze Age unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and cairnfield, 630m south west of triangulation point on Gains Law 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 1017956.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House (7.4 km), Stone circle and stone alignment 370m west of Threestoneburn House (7.6 km), Hut circle 320m west of Threestoneburn House (7.7 km).
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