Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement 60m E of Ghyll Head

Settlement 60m E of Ghyll Head

England
List entry 1007274
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Settlement 60m E of Ghyll Head is a prehistoric settlement located in Cumberland, England. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents evidence of human occupation during the prehistoric period. The settlement's exact chronology and cultural attribution require reference to the monument's formal archaeological record, though such upland settlement sites in Cumberland typically reflect patterns of land use spanning the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. The site's location and designation within the heritage record indicate its importance to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land exploitation in the northern English landscape.

Settlement 60m E of Ghyll Head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007274. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement 60m E of Ghyll Head?

Settlement 60m E of Ghyll Head is a prehistoric settlement located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007274.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement 60m E of Ghyll Head?

Settlement 60m E of Ghyll Head 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 1007274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement 60m E of Ghyll Head?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sandy Brow Romano-British settlement (1.3 km), Settlement 500yds (460m) SE of Cardew Hill (3.8 km), Down Hall moated site (5.4 km).

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