Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag

England
List entry 1016247
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Northumberland. The monument comprises the remains of a single hut circle together with associated field systems, representing evidence of prehistoric agricultural and domestic activity on the upland landscape. The hut circle and its surrounding field plots date to the Bronze Age period, demonstrating the exploitation of this moorland environment for both habitation and cultivation during prehistory. The site contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in northern Britain during the second millennium BC.

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016247. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag?

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016247.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag?

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag 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 1016247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle and field plot at Lamb Crag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alnamsheles medieval settlement, 600m west of Alnhammoor (7.1 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement 950m south west of Linhope (7.3 km), Ingram Farm: prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, agricultural and funerary remains (7.7 km).

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