Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed hut circle settlement 1060m north west of Ilderton Moor

Unenclosed hut circle settlement 1060m north west of Ilderton Moor

England
List entry 1019930
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed hut circle settlement 1060m north west of Ilderton Moor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises a dispersed cluster of hut circles, domestic structures characteristic of later prehistoric communities in northern Britain, which lack the defensive enclosure walls found at some contemporary settlements. Such unenclosed settlements are typical of upland areas in the region and suggest a pastoral or mixed farming economy during their period of occupation. The site contributes to understanding settlement patterns and domestic life among prehistoric communities in the Cheviot landscape.

Unenclosed hut circle settlement 1060m north west of Ilderton Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019930. View the official record →

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What is Unenclosed hut circle settlement 1060m north west of Ilderton Moor?

Unenclosed hut circle settlement 1060m north west of Ilderton Moor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019930.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed hut circle settlement 1060m north west of Ilderton Moor?

Unenclosed hut circle settlement 1060m north west of Ilderton Moor 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 1019930.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed hut circle settlement 1060m north west of Ilderton Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill (7.5 km), Old Fawdon Hill West camp (7.9 km), Iron age defended settlement, 500m south west of Broomycrook Knowe (8.1 km).

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