Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite E of Milfield village

Site E of Milfield village

England
List entry 1006520
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site E of Milfield is a Neolithic henge monument located in the parish of Milfield in Northumberland. The site comprises a circular bank and ditch earthwork characteristic of henge construction, dating to the Neolithic period. Excavation and survey work have revealed evidence of ritual and ceremonial use typical of henge sites across northern Britain during the third millennium BC. The monument forms part of a complex of prehistoric sites within the Milfield Basin, an area of considerable archaeological importance for understanding Neolithic settlement and ritual practice in the North East of England.

Site E of Milfield village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006520. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site E of Milfield village?

Site E of Milfield is a Neolithic henge monument located in the parish of Milfield in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006520.

Who is responsible for protecting Site E of Milfield village?

Site E of Milfield village 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 1006520.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site E of Milfield village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native enclosed settlement 360m south east of Broadstruther (9.3 km), Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement and field system on Snear Hill, 700m west of the western edge of Coronation Wood (9.5 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and unenclosed settlement, Romano-British village and field system and medieval field system on north east slopes of Brands Hill (9.9 km).

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