Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric hut circle settlement, farmstead and field system, 425m east of Burntshield Haugh

Prehistoric hut circle settlement, farmstead and field system, 425m east of Burntshield Haugh

England
List entry 1017960
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric hut circle settlement, farmstead and field system, 425m east of Burntshield Haugh is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site located in Northumberland. The monument comprises several hut circles, the remains of domestic structures typical of later prehistoric settlement in northern Britain, along with associated field boundaries and cultivation evidence. The settlement represents an important record of prehistoric land use and agricultural practice in the region, demonstrating how communities organised their domestic and farming spaces during the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. The site's preservation as earthwork remains contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and economy in Northumberland's upland zones.

Prehistoric hut circle settlement, farmstead and field system, 425m east of Burntshield Haugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017960. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric hut circle settlement, farmstead and field system, 425m east of Burntshield Haugh?

Prehistoric hut circle settlement, farmstead and field system, 425m east of Burntshield Haugh is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017960.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric hut circle settlement, farmstead and field system, 425m east of Burntshield Haugh?

Prehistoric hut circle settlement, farmstead and field system, 425m east of Burntshield Haugh 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 1017960.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric hut circle settlement, farmstead and field system, 425m east of Burntshield Haugh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 730m south east of Burntshield Haugh (0.5 km), Hut circle settlement and field system, Romano-British settlement, hush and lead ore works, 750m north east of Burntshield Haugh (0.6 km), Burntshieldhaugh Fell prehistoric settlement and field system, 570m east of Ivy Pool (1.2 km).

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