Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell

Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell

England
List entry 1006459
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The settlement on the north east slope of Yeavering Bell is an Iron Age enclosed settlement located in the Cheviot Hills of Northumberland. The site consists of the remains of roundhouses and associated structures arranged within a defended enclosure, representing domestic occupation during the pre-Roman Iron Age period. Its positioning on the north east slope of the hill exploited the natural topography for defence and access to resources, typical of settlements of this era in northern Britain. The site forms part of the wider complex of settlement remains at Yeavering Bell, which demonstrates the significance of this location as a focal point for Iron Age communities in the region.

Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell?

The settlement on the north east slope of Yeavering Bell is an Iron Age enclosed settlement located in the Cheviot Hills of Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006459.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell?

Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell 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 1006459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native farmstead north west of Long Crags, 600m south east of Langleeford (8.1 km), Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags (8.5 km), Tathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement (8.8 km).

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