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Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell is a prehistoric settlement site located on the north eastern slope of Yeavering Bell in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of several roundhouses, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain, and represents occupation during the late prehistoric period. Archaeological investigation has identified structural features consistent with domestic settlement activity, contributing to understanding of Iron Age communities in the Cheviot region. The monument's location on the slopes of this significant hilltop demonstrates the settlement patterns of prehistoric populations in north-eastern England, occupying fertile lower ground whilst in proximity to the defended settlement on the summit.
Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006459. View the official record →
Settlement on north east slope of Yeavering Bell is a prehistoric settlement site located on the north eastern slope of Yeavering Bell in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006459.
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.
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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