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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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circle, 950m north-west of Colwell, is a prehistoric settlement site located in Northumberland. The monument consists of the stone foundations of a circular or sub-circular dwelling, characteristic of Bronze Age and Iron Age domestic architecture in northern Britain. Such hut circles represent permanent or semi-permanent occupation and are typically found in upland and moorland environments across the region. The site contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and building practices in Northumberland during the later prehistoric period.

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 prehistoric settlement site 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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