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The prehistoric enclosure, associated field system, cairnfield, round houses and medieval shielings on the east and south-east slopes of Brands Hill is a palimpsest monument demonstrating sustained human use of this upland location from prehistoric through medieval times. The site comprises multiple structural elements spanning several millennia: prehistoric round houses and field divisions indicate Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement activity, whilst the cairnfield reflects contemporary or earlier funerary and clearance practices. Medieval shielings, the temporary structures used for pastoral transhumance, represent the later exploitation of these slopes for seasonal grazing management. The monument's complexity and layered occupation history make it significant for understanding long-term patterns of upland land use in Northumberland.
Prehistoric enclosure, associated field system, cairnfield, round houses and medieval shielings on E and SE slopes of Brands Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016239. View the official record →
The prehistoric enclosure, associated field system, cairnfield, round houses and medieval shielings on the east and south-east slopes of Brands Hill is a palimpsest monument demonstrating sustained human use of this upland location from prehistoric through medieval times. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016239.
Prehistoric enclosure, associated field system, cairnfield, round houses and medieval shielings on E and SE 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 1016239.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knock Hill promontory camp (7.2 km), Greaves Ash camp (7.2 km), Enclosures on Meggrim's Knowe (7.8 km).
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