Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUnenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill

Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill

England
List entry 1019931
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The unenclosed hut circle settlement and associated field system located 880 metres north of Heddon Hill in Northumberland is a prehistoric monument, likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. The site comprises several circular or sub-circular structures characteristic of domestic settlement from these periods, positioned within a broader landscape organised by linear field boundaries. The archaeological remains provide evidence of pastoral and possibly arable subsistence practices within upland or marginal terrain during the later prehistory of northern Britain. The settlement represents a significant example of the dispersed settlement patterns that characterised rural communities in this region prior to the Roman period.

Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019931. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill?

The unenclosed hut circle settlement and associated field system located 880 metres north of Heddon Hill in Northumberland is a prehistoric monument, likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019931.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill?

Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill 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 1019931.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed hut circle settlement and part of a field system, 880m north of Heddon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill (7.3 km), Old Fawdon Hill West camp (7.6 km), Iron age defended settlement, 500m south west of Broomycrook Knowe (7.9 km).

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