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 complex located in Northumberland. The site comprises two circular domestic structures typical of later prehistoric domestic occupation, accompanied by associated field systems that indicate organized land use and pastoral or agricultural activity during the Bronze Age period. The hut circles represent evidence of permanent or semi-permanent settlement patterns in the upland regions of northern England, whilst the field enclosure demonstrates the contemporary organization of the surrounding landscape for stock management or cultivation. These archaeological remains contribute to understanding of settlement hierarchies and land exploitation strategies in Bronze Age Northumberland.

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 complex 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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