Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell

Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell

England
List entry 1011410
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell is a Bronze Age domestic structure located in Northumberland. The monument comprises a circular stone foundation typical of prehistoric settlement patterns in upland northern Britain, dating to the second millennium BCE. Such hut circles represent the domestic architecture of Bronze Age communities and provide evidence of settlement organisation and building practices during this period. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric occupation in the Pennine uplands and the adaptation of populations to marginal landscape environments.

Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011410. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell?

Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell is a Bronze Age domestic structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011410.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell?

Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell 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 1011410.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall and vallum between field boundary east of milecastle 24 and field boundary west of the site of turret 25b in wall miles 24 to 25 (6.8 km), Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House (7.2 km), Defended settlement on Wall Crags (7.5 km).

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