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The prehistoric field system, cairnfield, round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery on the east slopes of Fredden Hill, 750 metres west of Wooler Common, is a Bronze Age ritual and agricultural landscape monument in Northumberland. The site comprises multiple round cairns scattered across the slope, an associated field system indicating contemporary pastoral or arable use, and an enclosed cremation cemetery which reflects funerary practices of the Bronze Age period. The concentrated distribution of ritual monuments alongside evidence of land use demonstrates the integration of settlement, agriculture and ceremonial activity within a single Bronze Age territorial unit. The monument represents a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric land management and burial practice in the upland regions of northern England.
Prehistoric field system, cairnfield, round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery on east slopes of Fredden Hill, 750m west of Wooler Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018375. View the official record →
The prehistoric field system, cairnfield, round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery on the east slopes of Fredden Hill, 750 metres west of Wooler Common, is a Bronze Age ritual and agricultural landscape monument in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018375.
Prehistoric field system, cairnfield, round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery on east slopes of Fredden Hill, 750m west of Wooler Common 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 1018375.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on the summit of Heddon Hill (7.3 km), Defended settlement 900m west of Calder (7.9 km), Settlements SE of Heddon Hill (7.9 km).
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