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The prehistoric cairnfield and unenclosed settlement on the north east slopes of Brands Hill is a complex archaeological site in Northumberland that contains evidence of human activity spanning multiple periods from prehistory through the medieval era. The site comprises a prehistoric cairnfield with associated settlement remains, overlain by a Romano-British village and its associated field system, demonstrating patterns of land use and habitation during the Roman occupation of northern Britain. Medieval field systems subsequently developed across the same landscape, indicating continuity of agricultural exploitation of this location through successive historical periods. The stratification of these occupation layers provides significant evidence for understanding settlement patterns and land management practices across a considerable span of time in the north of England.
Prehistoric cairnfield and unenclosed settlement, Romano-British village and field system and medieval field system on north east slopes of Brands Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016240. View the official record →
The prehistoric cairnfield and unenclosed settlement on the north east slopes of Brands Hill is a complex archaeological site in Northumberland that contains evidence of human activity spanning multiple periods from prehistory through the medieval era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016240.
Prehistoric cairnfield and unenclosed settlement, Romano-British village and field system and medieval field system on north east slopes of Brands Hill 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 1016240.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system, cairnfield and cord rig cultivation immediately north west of Linhope Spout (7.8 km), Hunt Law round barrow and two round barrows 1000ft (300m) to N of it (8.2 km), Knock Hill promontory camp (8.3 km).
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