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The enclosed cremation cemetery and shieling located 990 metres north of Gibbs Hill Farm is a prehistoric monument in Northumberland consisting of a defined burial area associated with cremation practices and a temporary pastoral shelter structure. The cremation cemetery represents Bronze Age funerary activity, while the shieling—a seasonal dwelling for herders—reflects later pastoral land use patterns common to upland northern Britain. The monument's combination of burial and agricultural features illustrates the diverse functional use of the landscape across different periods, with the enclosed nature of the cemetery suggesting deliberate demarcation of the ritual space. The site contributes to understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and the subsequent pastoral exploitation of Northumbrian uplands.
Enclosed cremation cemetery and shieling 990m north of Gibbs Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020342. View the official record →
The enclosed cremation cemetery and shieling located 990 metres north of Gibbs Hill Farm is a prehistoric monument in Northumberland consisting of a defined burial area associated with cremation practices and a temporary pastoral shelter structure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020342.
Enclosed cremation cemetery and shieling 990m north of Gibbs Hill Farm 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 1020342.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Seatsides 1 Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road from the west side of the road from Once Brewed to the south side of the B6318 (4.1 km), Bean Burn 2 Roman temporary camp (4.1 km), Bean Burn 1 Roman temporary camp (4.2 km).
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