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Cross dyke and two building foundations at Copper Snout is a prehistoric monument located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises a defensive linear earthwork in the form of a cross dyke alongside two associated structural remains, indicating settlement activity during the prehistoric period. The cross dyke represents a form of territorial boundary or defensive feature characteristic of Iron Age or earlier prehistoric communities in northern Britain. The building foundations provide evidence of domestic occupation at the site, though their precise dating and cultural association require careful archaeological assessment within the broader settlement patterns of the region.
Cross dyke and two building foundations at Copper Snout is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017736. View the official record →
Cross dyke and two building foundations at Copper Snout is a prehistoric monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017736.
Cross dyke and two building foundations at Copper Snout 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 1017736.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Observation post immediately north of Watty Bell's Cairn (7 km), Watty Bell's round cairn (7 km), Observation post 690m east of Watty Bell's Cairn (7.1 km).
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