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This ancient monument complex located 300 metres south-east of Barrow in Northumberland comprises multiple archaeological features spanning several periods of occupation and land use. The site incorporates a defended settlement, field system, cairnfield with round cairns, and evidence of medieval settlement, indicating continuous or repeated use of the landscape from prehistoric times through the medieval period. The cairnfield and round cairns represent Bronze Age or Iron Age funerary and ceremonial activity, whilst the defended settlement may relate to Iron Age or Romano-British occupation patterns characteristic of the Northumberland uplands. The medieval settlement component demonstrates the persistence of human activity in this location into the post-Roman period, reflecting the long-term significance of this landscape for successive communities.
Defended settlement, field system, cairnfield, round cairn and medieval settlement, 300m south east of Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018937. View the official record →
This ancient monument complex located 300 metres south-east of Barrow in Northumberland comprises multiple archaeological features spanning several periods of occupation and land use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018937.
Defended settlement, field system, cairnfield, round cairn and medieval settlement, 300m south east of Barrow 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 1018937.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval village including bastle at Ironhouse, 750m west of High Shaw (7.9 km), Bastle, 500m west of High Shaw (8 km), Round cairn, 300m south east of Fiddlers Wood (8.1 km).
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