Scheduled MonumentsEnglandReaveley Hill settlement

Reaveley Hill settlement

England
List entry 1006468
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Reaveley Hill settlement is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of a substantial defensive or domestic enclosure, evidenced by surviving earthwork features including banks and ditches that define its perimeter. Dating to the Iron Age, the settlement represents a significant example of nucleated settlement patterns in northern Britain during the pre-Roman period. The monument demonstrates the continued occupation and organisation of upland communities in Northumberland during later prehistory.

Reaveley Hill settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006468. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Reaveley Hill settlement?

Reaveley Hill settlement is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006468.

Who is responsible for protecting Reaveley Hill settlement?

Reaveley Hill settlement 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 1006468.

What other scheduled monuments are near Reaveley Hill settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Palisaded settlement, 740m north west of Northfieldhead (5.5 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement 655m south west of White Gate (5.7 km), Cairnfield, unenclosed hut circle settlement and area of cord rig 190m north east of Pigdon's Leap (6 km).

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