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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 linear earthwork in the form of a dyke, alongside the remains of two structural foundations, indicating settlement or occupation activity in the prehistoric period. The cross dyke represents a form of defensive or territorial boundary marking common to Iron Age communities in northern Britain, whilst the associated building foundations provide evidence of domestic activity at this location. The monument contributes to understanding patterns of prehistoric settlement and land use in the wider Northumberland landscape.
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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