Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly

Hut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly

England
List entry 1014487
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly is a prehistoric settlement earthwork located in Northumberland. The monument consists of a circular or subcircular hollow, characteristic of Iron Age or Bronze Age domestic structures in northern Britain, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. Such hut circles represent the remains of roundhouses that were typical dwelling forms across much of the British Isles during the later prehistoric period. The site's survival as an earthwork indicates its archaeological value for understanding settlement patterns and domestic life in the upland regions of Northumberland during antiquity.

Hut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014487. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly?

Hut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly is a prehistoric settlement earthwork located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014487.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly?

Hut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly 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 1014487.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle 920m SSW of Mounthooly?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Outer Cock Law, old roads and linear earthwork (5.1 km), Kelsocleugh, farmstead 950m S of (5.2 km), Windy Gyle,cairns 480m & 700m NE of summit of (6.5 km).

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