Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn

Two prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn

England
List entry 1016941
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn is a Bronze Age settlement remains located in Northumberland. The site comprises two circular domestic structures typical of later prehistoric occupation in northern Britain, accompanied by associated field boundaries that demonstrate organised land use of the period. The hut circles and their enclosure system date to the Bronze Age and represent evidence of pastoral and agricultural settlement patterns characteristic of upland Northumberland during this era. The monument survives as earthwork remains and contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and land management practices in the region.

Two prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016941. View the official record →

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What is Two prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn?

Two prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn is a Bronze Age settlement remains located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016941.

Who is responsible for protecting Two prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn?

Two prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn 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 1016941.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alnamsheles medieval settlement, 600m west of Alnhammoor (7.2 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement 950m south west of Linhope (7.4 km), Ingram Farm: prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, agricultural and funerary remains (7.4 km).

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