Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement at Scaldhill Shank

Settlement at Scaldhill Shank

England
List entry 1008744
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement at Scaldhill Shank is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of structures and associated archaeological deposits indicative of settlement activity during the Iron Age or Romano-British period. The monument's physical character reflects the domestic occupation patterns typical of upland or marginal agricultural communities in northern Britain during this era. Such settlements contribute important evidence to understanding settlement patterns, subsistence practices, and social organisation in Northumberland during antiquity.

Settlement at Scaldhill Shank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008744. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement at Scaldhill Shank?

Settlement at Scaldhill Shank is a prehistoric or early historic settlement site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008744.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement at Scaldhill Shank?

Settlement at Scaldhill Shank 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 1008744.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement at Scaldhill Shank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonnie Laws,settlement and field system 850m NE of Cocklawfoot (8.5 km), Bonnie Laws,cairn 700m N of Cocklawfoot (8.6 km), Park Law,homestead 500m SE of (8.6 km).

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