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Settlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located on the northern slope of Yeavering Bell in Northumberland. The site comprises a series of terraced platforms and structures dating to the Iron Age, representing evidence of domestic occupation on this strategically positioned hilltop location. The settlement demonstrates the characteristic enclosed form typical of Iron Age communities in northern Britain, with remains visible as earthwork features in the landscape. Yeavering Bell itself is notable as one of the most significant archaeological sites in Northumberland, containing evidence of occupation and use spanning several prehistoric periods.
Settlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006466. View the official record →
Settlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located on the northern slope of Yeavering Bell in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006466.
Settlement on north 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 1006466.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native farmstead north west of Long Crags, 600m south east of Langleeford (8.6 km), Enclosed native settlements, cultivation terraces and cairn field south west of Mounthooly (8.7 km), Bronze Age cairnfield, prehistoric enclosure, Romano-British settlement and medieval shielings 500m south of Mounthooly (8.9 km).
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