Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, 700m west of the western edge of Coronation Wood

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, 700m west of the western edge of Coronation Wood

England
List entry 1016243
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England
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History & significance

The prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, located 700 metres west of Coronation Wood in Northumberland, is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement comprising scattered domestic structures and associated agricultural remains. The site consists of multiple hut circles arranged without formal defensive enclosure, alongside field boundaries that reflect the subsistence farming practices of its Iron Age inhabitants. The settlement pattern and field layout provide evidence of sustained habitation and land management in the upland landscape of northern England during the later prehistoric period. The site remains significant for understanding settlement morphology and agricultural organisation in the Iron Age of northern Britain.

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, 700m west of the western edge of Coronation Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016243. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, 700m west of the western edge of Coronation Wood?

The prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, located 700 metres west of Coronation Wood in Northumberland, is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement comprising scattered domestic structures and associated agricultural remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016243.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, 700m west of the western edge of Coronation Wood?

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, 700m west of the western edge of Coronation Wood 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 1016243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, 700m west of the western edge of Coronation Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system, cairnfield and cord rig cultivation immediately north west of Linhope Spout (7.4 km), Unenclosed settlement, four later prehistoric settlements and enclosure, field system and cairnfield on Ritto Hill, west and north west of Linhope (8 km), Greaves Ash camp (8.2 km).

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