Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed hut circle settlement, 180m north east of Sandyway Heads

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, 180m north east of Sandyway Heads

England
List entry 1014069
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, 180m north east of Sandyway Heads is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Northumberland. The site comprises a cluster of hut circles, representing Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation of the upland landscape. Such unenclosed settlements are characteristic of northern British prehistoric communities who relied on pastoralism and small-scale agriculture, and this example contributes to understanding settlement patterns and land use in the region during the later prehistoric period. The archaeological remains survive as earthwork features visible on the modern ground surface.

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, 180m north east of Sandyway Heads is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014069. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed hut circle settlement, 180m north east of Sandyway Heads?

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, 180m north east of Sandyway Heads is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014069.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed hut circle settlement, 180m north east of Sandyway Heads?

Unenclosed hut circle settlement, 180m north east of Sandyway Heads 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 1014069.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed hut circle settlement, 180m north east of Sandyway Heads?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall from Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill, to Whittle Dene Watercourse in wall mile 16 (7.3 km), The vallum between Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill, and Whittle Dene Watercourse in wall mile 16 (7.5 km), Welton tower house (7.7 km).

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