Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age unenclosed settlement and field system with burial cairns south west of Brands Hill, 350m ENE of Langlee

Bronze Age unenclosed settlement and field system with burial cairns south west of Brands Hill, 350m ENE of Langlee

England
List entry 1016142
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Overview

History & significance

Bronze Age unenclosed settlement and field system with burial cairns south west of Brands Hill, 350 metres east-north-east of Langlee in Northumberland is a dispersed archaeological site comprising domestic structures and associated land divisions dating to the Bronze Age. The settlement consists of an unenclosed arrangement of dwelling platforms and scattered cairns that served both funerary and possibly agricultural functions, typical of upland settlement patterns in northern Britain during this period. The field system evident across the site reflects Bronze Age agricultural organisation and land management practices, whilst the cairns indicate sustained occupation and burial practices across the settlement landscape. This monument group contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement hierarchies and the exploitation of moorland and upland environments in Northumberland.

Bronze Age unenclosed settlement and field system with burial cairns south west of Brands Hill, 350m ENE of Langlee is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016142. View the official record →

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What is Bronze Age unenclosed settlement and field system with burial cairns south west of Brands Hill, 350m ENE of Langlee?

Bronze Age unenclosed settlement and field system with burial cairns south west of Brands Hill, 350 metres east-north-east of Langlee in Northumberland is a dispersed archaeological site comprising domestic structures and associated land divisions dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016142.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age unenclosed settlement and field system with burial cairns south west of Brands Hill, 350m ENE of Langlee?

Bronze Age unenclosed settlement and field system with burial cairns south west of Brands Hill, 350m ENE of Langlee 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 1016142.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age unenclosed settlement and field system with burial cairns south west of Brands Hill, 350m ENE of Langlee?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greaves Ash camp (7.1 km), Knock Hill promontory camp (7.3 km), Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe (7.7 km).

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