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Barracker Rigg is a complex of prehistoric and Romano-British monuments located in Northumberland that demonstrates sustained land use across multiple periods. The site comprises a cairnfield with associated round cairns, evidence of cord rig cultivation patterns, and traces of both Romano-British and medieval settlement and field systems. The cord rig cultivation technique, visible in the landscape as parallel ridges, represents Iron Age or Roman period agricultural practice adapted to upland terrain. The juxtaposition of these features indicates continuity of human activity and land management strategies from the prehistoric period through the medieval era, reflecting the long-term importance of this upland landscape for pastoral and arable exploitation.
Romano-British and medieval settlement, field system, cord rig cultivation, cairnfield and round cairn on Barracker Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016201. View the official record →
Barracker Rigg is a complex of prehistoric and Romano-British monuments located in Northumberland that demonstrates sustained land use across multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016201.
Romano-British and medieval settlement, field system, cord rig cultivation, cairnfield and round cairn on Barracker Rigg 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 1016201.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (3.6 km), Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage (4 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (4.2 km).
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