Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed settlement on east slope of Brands Hill, 900m north of Cowboy's Cairn

Enclosed settlement on east slope of Brands Hill, 900m north of Cowboy's Cairn

England
List entry 1015633
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed settlement on east slope of Brands Hill, 900m north of Cowboy's Cairn is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises an enclosed area formed by substantial earthwork defences, characteristic of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement patterns in northern England. Such enclosed settlements typically served as residential and defensive centres for pastoral communities, with the earthworks providing protection for both inhabitants and livestock. The monument represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric land use and social organisation in the upland regions of Northumberland.

Enclosed settlement on east slope of Brands Hill, 900m north of Cowboy's Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015633. View the official record →

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What is Enclosed settlement on east slope of Brands Hill, 900m north of Cowboy's Cairn?

Enclosed settlement on east slope of Brands Hill, 900m north of Cowboy's Cairn is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015633.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed settlement on east slope of Brands Hill, 900m north of Cowboy's Cairn?

Enclosed settlement on east slope of Brands Hill, 900m north of Cowboy's Cairn 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 1015633.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed settlement on east slope of Brands Hill, 900m north of Cowboy's Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hunt Law round barrow and two round barrows 1000ft (300m) to N of it (7.4 km), Knock Hill promontory camp (7.5 km), Greaves Ash camp (7.6 km).

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