Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo prehistoric enclosures, field clearance cairns and unenclosed hut circle settlement north of Hart Heugh, 600m south west of Wooler Common

Two prehistoric enclosures, field clearance cairns and unenclosed hut circle settlement north of Hart Heugh, 600m south west of Wooler Common

England
List entry 1018442
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England
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History & significance

Two prehistoric enclosures, field clearance cairns and unenclosed hut circle settlement north of Hart Heugh is a Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement complex located in upland Northumberland, approximately 600 metres south west of Wooler Common. The site comprises two enclosed areas, scattered field clearance cairns, and a hut circle settlement lacking defensive works, indicating a domestic pastoral community rather than a fortified establishment. These remains date primarily to the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods, representing sustained occupation of the high moorland landscape during prehistoric times. The survival of both field systems and settlement structures at this location provides evidence for the intensive exploitation and settlement of the upland terrain in northern Britain during the later prehistoric period.

Two prehistoric enclosures, field clearance cairns and unenclosed hut circle settlement north of Hart Heugh, 600m south west of Wooler Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018442. View the official record →

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What is Two prehistoric enclosures, field clearance cairns and unenclosed hut circle settlement north of Hart Heugh, 600m south west of Wooler Common?

Two prehistoric enclosures, field clearance cairns and unenclosed hut circle settlement north of Hart Heugh is a Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement complex located in upland Northumberland, approximately 600 metres south west of Wooler Common. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018442.

Who is responsible for protecting Two prehistoric enclosures, field clearance cairns and unenclosed hut circle settlement north of Hart Heugh, 600m south west of Wooler Common?

Two prehistoric enclosures, field clearance cairns and unenclosed hut circle settlement north of Hart Heugh, 600m south west of Wooler Common 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 1018442.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two prehistoric enclosures, field clearance cairns and unenclosed hut circle settlement north of Hart Heugh, 600m south west of Wooler Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement S of Hare Law (8.5 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, associated field system and cairnfield on Standrop Rigg, 820m north west of Linhope Spout (8.8 km), Reaveley Hill cairn cemetery (8.8 km).

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