Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House

Hut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House

England
List entry 1009677
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Northumberland. The monument is identified as a hut circle, a form of Iron Age or Bronze Age dwelling evidence comprising a roughly circular depression in the ground where the walls of a roundhouse once stood. Such structures are characteristic of settlement patterns in northern Britain during the later prehistoric period, with the circular form reflecting the standard building practice of these communities. The site's preservation as an upstanding archaeological feature indicates the robustness of its construction and its subsequent abandonment without significant later disturbance.

Hut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009677. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House?

Hut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009677.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House?

Hut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House 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 1009677.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle, 420m north west of High Carry House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brown Moor Roman temporary camp (9.1 km), Round cairn, 670m NNE of Middle House (9.3 km), Brown Dikes Roman temporary camp (9.4 km).

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