Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding Stones camp, Horton Moor

Standing Stones camp, Horton Moor

England
List entry 1006587
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing Stones camp is a prehistoric settlement site located on Horton Moor in Northumberland. The camp comprises the remains of hut circles and associated earthworks typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation in the upland regions of northern England. The site represents evidence of early pastoral and domestic settlement patterns on the moorland landscape during the later prehistoric period. Archaeological survey and record have established its significance as part of the broader pattern of highland settlement in Northumberland during antiquity.

Standing Stones camp, Horton Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006587. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stones camp, Horton Moor?

Standing Stones camp is a prehistoric settlement site located on Horton Moor in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006587.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing Stones camp, Horton Moor?

Standing Stones camp, Horton Moor 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 1006587.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stones camp, Horton Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Ringles defended settlement 1025m north west of Middleton Dean (9.1 km), South Ringles Roman period native settlement 850m north west of Middleton Dean (9.2 km), Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean (9.4 km).

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