Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement

Tathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement

England
List entry 1015644
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Overview

History & significance

Tathey Crags is a prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises a scatter of circular stone-built dwelling structures typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Britain, though the precise dating remains uncertain without extensive archaeological investigation. The hut circles are characteristic of the upland pastoral communities that occupied the Northumberland hills during the later prehistoric period, representing evidence of domestic occupation and land use in this region. As an unenclosed settlement, it differs from the more formally defended or bounded settlements of the Iron Age, suggesting a pastoral rather than permanently fortified character.

Tathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015644. View the official record →

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What is Tathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement?

Tathey Crags is a prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015644.

Who is responsible for protecting Tathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement?

Tathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement 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 1015644.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Univallate hillfort, Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval farmstead, 224m north west of Chesters (6.6 km), Palisaded settlement 125m south of North Pike cairn (7.5 km), Leafield Edge medieval settlement and field system (8.1 km).

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