Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairnfield, unenclosed hut circle settlement and area of cord rig 190m north east of Pigdon's Leap

Cairnfield, unenclosed hut circle settlement and area of cord rig 190m north east of Pigdon's Leap

England
List entry 1020250
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield is an unenclosed hut circle settlement located on the moorlands north east of Pigdon's Leap in Northumberland. The site comprises a number of prehistoric hut circles arranged without formal defensive enclosure, indicating settlement during the Bronze Age or early Iron Age. Associated with the hut circles is an area of cord rig, a form of ancient field system characterised by narrow, parallel ridges that represent early agricultural cultivation. The monument represents evidence of prehistoric subsistence settlement and land use management in the upland landscape of northern England.

Cairnfield, unenclosed hut circle settlement and area of cord rig 190m north east of Pigdon's Leap is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020250. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield, unenclosed hut circle settlement and area of cord rig 190m north east of Pigdon's Leap?

Cairnfield is an unenclosed hut circle settlement located on the moorlands north east of Pigdon's Leap in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020250.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnfield, unenclosed hut circle settlement and area of cord rig 190m north east of Pigdon's Leap?

Cairnfield, unenclosed hut circle settlement and area of cord rig 190m north east of Pigdon's Leap 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 1020250.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield, unenclosed hut circle settlement and area of cord rig 190m north east of Pigdon's Leap?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, 700m north-west of Clennell (6 km), Romano-British settlement, 300m south east of Hosedon Linn (6.4 km), Medieval farmstead, 650m north west of Clennell (6.6 km).

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