Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone hut circles and linear boundary, 750m south-east of Low Cowden

Stone hut circles and linear boundary, 750m south-east of Low Cowden

England
List entry 1011425
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone hut circles and linear boundary, 750m south-east of Low Cowden is a Bronze Age settlement comprising several circular stone-built structures arranged across the landscape of the Northumberland uplands. The monument includes evidence of domestic occupation in the form of hut circles, along with associated linear boundary features which may indicate field systems or territorial divisions contemporary with the settlement. The structures date to the Bronze Age period, representing settlement patterns characteristic of upland pastoral communities in prehistoric northern Britain. The site is typical of the dispersed highland settlements of this era, where stone construction provided shelter in exposed moorland environments.

Stone hut circles and linear boundary, 750m south-east of Low Cowden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011425. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone hut circles and linear boundary, 750m south-east of Low Cowden?

Stone hut circles and linear boundary, 750m south-east of Low Cowden is a Bronze Age settlement comprising several circular stone-built structures arranged across the landscape of the Northumberland uplands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011425.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone hut circles and linear boundary, 750m south-east of Low Cowden?

Stone hut circles and linear boundary, 750m south-east of Low Cowden 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 1011425.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone hut circles and linear boundary, 750m south-east of Low Cowden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chollerford Bridge, with abutments of previous bridge (7.2 km), Remains of medieval bridge, Chollerford (7.4 km), The Roman fort, vicus, bridge abutments and associated remains of Hadrian's Wall at Chesters in wall mile 27 (7.7 km).

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