Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell

Settlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell

England
List entry 1006466
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell is a prehistoric settlement located on the northern slopes of Yeavering Bell in Northumberland. The site comprises the remains of round houses and associated features dating to the Iron Age, representing occupation during the first millennium before Christ. The settlement forms part of the broader hillfort complex at Yeavering Bell, one of the most significant Iron Age sites in northern Britain, and provides evidence of domestic life and settlement patterns during this period. The structures and their distribution across the slope contribute to understanding Iron Age community organisation and land use in the Cheviot region.

Settlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006466. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell?

Settlement on north slope of Yeavering Bell is a prehistoric settlement located on the northern slopes of Yeavering Bell in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006466.

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

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement on north 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 (8.6 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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