Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric field system and unenclosed hut circle settlement on eastern slopes of Hart Heugh, 550m south west of Earlehillhead

Prehistoric field system and unenclosed hut circle settlement on eastern slopes of Hart Heugh, 550m south west of Earlehillhead

England
List entry 1018441
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric field system and unenclosed hut circle settlement on eastern slopes of Hart Heugh is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement located in Northumberland, situated 550 metres south west of Earlehillhead. The site comprises a scatter of hut circles associated with an organised field system, characteristic of upland prehistoric agricultural communities in northern England. The remains demonstrate the settlement and land-use patterns of prehistoric peoples on the moorland slopes, with the unenclosed nature of the hut circles suggesting a period before the development of more formally defended settlements. The archaeological evidence contributes to understanding of prehistoric land management and domestic arrangements in the Cheviot region.

Prehistoric field system and unenclosed hut circle settlement on eastern slopes of Hart Heugh, 550m south west of Earlehillhead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018441. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric field system and unenclosed hut circle settlement on eastern slopes of Hart Heugh, 550m south west of Earlehillhead?

Prehistoric field system and unenclosed hut circle settlement on eastern slopes of Hart Heugh is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement located in Northumberland, situated 550 metres south west of Earlehillhead. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018441.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric field system and unenclosed hut circle settlement on eastern slopes of Hart Heugh, 550m south west of Earlehillhead?

Prehistoric field system and unenclosed hut circle settlement on eastern slopes of Hart Heugh, 550m south west of Earlehillhead 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 1018441.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric field system and unenclosed hut circle settlement on eastern slopes of Hart Heugh, 550m south west of Earlehillhead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement S of Hare Law (8.3 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, associated field system and cairnfield on Standrop Rigg, 820m north west of Linhope Spout (8.7 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system, cairnfield and cord rig cultivation immediately north west of Linhope Spout (8.7 km).

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