Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags

England
List entry 1015645
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises a scatter of hut circles, the characteristic circular or oval stone-founded structures that served as domestic dwellings during prehistory in upland regions of northern Britain. Unenclosed settlements of this type indicate a pastoral or mixed agricultural economy without formal defensive or administrative boundaries, distinguishing them from the more formally organised enclosed settlements found elsewhere in the prehistoric landscape. The monument contributes to understanding the patterns of prehistoric settlement and land use in the Northumbrian uplands during the later prehistoric period.

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015645. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags?

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015645.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags?

Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags 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 1015645.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Univallate hillfort, Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval farmstead, 224m north west of Chesters (7.1 km), Ingram Farm: prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, agricultural and funerary remains (7.5 km), Palisaded settlement 125m south of North Pike cairn (7.8 km).

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